1.2.1.3.1. PARTdesigner
1.2.1.3.1.12.  3D comparison: 3db <-> STEP file
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1.2.1.3.1.12.  3D comparison: 3db <-> STEP file

In PARTdesigner, you can now compare parts with each other in a new 3D comparison docking window.

You will need any *.3db file of a component and the Comparison model as STEP file. Other file formats can be cannot be used. In addition, only the basic configuration of a component, i.e. only the first Row from the table of the component.

3D comparison in PARTdesigner

3D comparison in PARTdesigner

To compare two files with each other, you can proceed as follows:

  1. Open the desired component in PARTdesigner.

  2. 3D comparison: Click the button to STEP file.

    Select a file from your computer and click on Open.

  3. The dialog window for the import opens.

    If desired, make the configuration there in the advanced settings.

  4. Click OK to start the import process.

  5. The file is loaded in the 3D comparison docking window and you can compare the two files with each other.

Further information on the function can be found in the Section 7.17, “Docking window "3D comparison" ” in eCATALOG 3Dfindit chapter.

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