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CADENAS GmbH
Edition V12.6, 07/2023
Copyright © 1992-2023
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Table of Contents
- Preface
- 1. eCATALOGsolutions – Concept
- 2. Create electronic product catalog - Overview
- 3. Guidelines / Most important - CADENAS Design Manual (CDM)
- 3.1. Introduction
- 3.2. General rules
- 3.2.1. Naming of catalogs (physical name - display name)
- 3.2.2. Definition of catalog Company key (license key)
- 3.2.3. Renaming of existing catalogs
- 3.2.4. Use of PARTproject QA SVN
- 3.2.5. Folder Structure of catalog in PARTproject
- 3.2.6. Copy projects
- 3.2.7. Translation of catalog / Default column
- 3.2.8. Variable naming
- 3.2.9. Variable description
- 3.2.10. Preview Pictures in Folder Structure
- 3.2.11. Create document project
- 3.2.12. Pictograms in table
- 3.2.13. No units in table
- 3.2.14. Technical Previews (PRA)
- 3.2.15. Classification by Category / Alphabet / Country
- 3.2.16. Insert keyword for Full-text search
- 3.2.17. Automatic Classification of standardized Parts
- 3.2.18. Special labeling of catalog with icons
- 3.2.19. Copyright Project
- 3.2.20. Set Up Tag Cloud Exclusion
- 3.2.21. Classification according to CNSORDERNO / CNSTYPECODE
- 3.2.22. Verify ECAD classification
- 3.2.23. Release Notes
- 3.2.24. Materials
- 3.2.25. Render attributes
- 3.2.26. Insert Chamfer/Fillet... using the Blend Feature
- 3.2.27. Quick & Simple catalogs
- 3.2.28. Creative Commons license for export formats
- 3.3. Quality
- 3.3.1. Quality Demand
- 3.3.2. Software Training
- 3.3.3. Specification Workshop
- 3.3.4. Creation of Pilot Parts
- 3.3.5. Use of PARTproject QA SVN
- 3.3.6. Manual Test Instances
- 3.3.7. Standardized Check Protocols
- 3.3.8. Electronic Test Run (TestMeta)
- 3.3.9. Release by the Contractor
- 3.3.10. Administrative Final-Checking
- 3.3.11. CIP Release Check
- 3.3.12. Innovation Workshop
- 3.3.13. QA Seal
- 3.3.14. Corrections in the published catalog
- 3.3.15. QA Workflow
- 3.4. ERP
- 3.5. Modeling guideline for BIM
- 3.5.1. Preamble
- 3.5.2. General
- 3.5.3. Regular Bodies for VDI Models
- 3.5.4. Revit
- 3.5.4.1. Revit: Various points
- 3.5.4.2. Revit: Classification
- 3.5.4.3. Revit: PARTsolutions Assembly Logic Mirrored in Nested Families
- 3.5.4.4. Revit: Various export modes
- 3.5.4.5. Export with PART4CAD BIM
- 3.5.4.6. Correction of the direction of the BIM connection points
- 3.5.5. Other CAD systems (ARCHICAD, Allplan)
- 3.6. Simulation
- 3.7. Electrical Engineering and Electronics
- 3.8. Plant Design
- 3.9. Specification Data Supply
- 4. Training - Creating a cap nut
- 5. PARTproject
- 5.1. Launch PARTproject
- 5.2. Function
- 5.3. User interface
- 5.4. Project icons
- 5.5. Create project - Small example from A to Z
- 5.6. Menus
- 5.6.1. File
- 5.6.2. Versioning system
- 5.6.3. ERP
- 5.6.4. Extras
- 5.6.4.1. Create offline CD
- 5.6.4.2. CIP catalog
- 5.6.4.3. Additional modules
- 5.6.4.4. Class systems: edit...
- 5.6.4.5. Class systems: export translations...
- 5.6.4.6. Class systems: Import translations...
- 5.6.4.7. Show all toolbars
- 5.6.4.8. Automatic Class Mapping: Edit...
- 5.6.4.9. Messages...
- 5.6.4.10. Preferences...
- 5.6.5. Window
- 5.6.6. Help
- 5.7. Buttons
- 5.8. Project selection
- 5.8.1. Project selection icons
- 5.8.2. Context menus under Project selection
- 5.8.2.1. Context menu of the Folder Level
- 5.8.2.1.1. New directory
- 5.8.2.1.2. New project
- 5.8.2.1.3. New link
- 5.8.2.1.4. Open Windows Explorer
- 5.8.2.1.5. Update view
- 5.8.2.1.6. Delete directory
- 5.8.2.1.7. Rename directory
- 5.8.2.1.8. Copy directory
- 5.8.2.1.9. Move directory
- 5.8.2.1.10. Hide directory / Show folder
- 5.8.2.1.11. Sort directory
- 5.8.2.1.12. Test project / Test directory
- 5.8.2.1.13. Translation
- 5.8.2.1.14. Output
- 5.8.2.1.14.1. CIP catalog
- 5.8.2.1.14.2. Cip projects in directory
- 5.8.2.1.14.3. Generate image data/preview images with batch run
- 5.8.2.1.14.4. Create previews per line
- 5.8.2.1.14.5. Generate deeplinks
- 5.8.2.1.14.6. Write BME catalog
- 5.8.2.1.14.7. Check out projects
- 5.8.2.1.14.8. Check out catalog
- 5.8.2.1.14.9. Create CSV table
- 5.8.2.1.14.10. Create HTML index
- 5.8.2.1.14.11. Collect classification data...
- 5.8.2.1.14.12. History analyzer
- 5.8.2.1.14.13. Project dependencies
- 5.8.2.1.15. Automation
- 5.8.2.1.15.1. Batch process all tables in project
- 5.8.2.1.15.1.1. Add variable / change variable value
- 5.8.2.1.15.1.2. Change value of variable
- 5.8.2.1.15.1.3. Replace variable value
- 5.8.2.1.15.1.4. Delete variables
- 5.8.2.1.15.1.5. Rename variable
- 5.8.2.1.15.1.6. Add variables from CSV / change variable values from CSV
- 5.8.2.1.15.1.7. Input options in field "Name of variable"
- 5.8.2.1.15.1.8. Use of keywords
- 5.8.2.1.15.1.9. Insert sketch
- 5.8.2.1.15.2. Add projects to classification
- 5.8.2.1.15.3. Batch run classification with plugins
- 5.8.2.1.15.4. Batch run classification with templates
- 5.8.2.1.15.5. Equal variables in folder
- 5.8.2.1.15.6. Change file information into lower case letters
- 5.8.2.1.15.7. Create standardization system
- 5.8.2.1.15.8. Create document project
- 5.8.2.1.15.9. Convert previews...
- 5.8.2.1.15.10. Import eClass XML file...
- 5.8.2.1.15.11. Batch import neutral formats (Quick and Simple)
- 5.8.2.1.15.12. Start PARTinfoTool
- 5.8.2.1.15.13. Correct color conflicts
- 5.8.2.1.15.14. Materials made of colors
- 5.8.2.1.15.15. Convert table to Class 2.0 XML
- 5.8.2.1.15.16. Connection point type
- 5.8.2.1.15.17. Pipeline Editor
- 5.8.2.1.15.18. Add LOD Variables
- 5.8.2.1.15.19. Modify order number and type code
- 5.8.2.1.15.20. Batch classification of projects
- 5.8.2.1.15.21. Classification checker
- 5.8.2.1.15.22. Correction of the orientation of the connection points
- 5.8.2.1.15.23. Check connection points for placement and fix them
- 5.8.2.1.15.24. Connectionpoint Wizard
- 5.8.2.1.15.25. Set EndOfLife per line
- 5.8.2.1.15.26. Manage address data
- 5.8.2.1.15.27. Merge catalog parts
- 5.8.2.1.15.28. MOVEOLDORDERNO TO CNSORDERNO
- 5.8.2.1.15.29. Enrich catalog with PDT information
- 5.8.2.1.15.30. Reverse Search - Resolve check (automatic)
- 5.8.2.1.15.30.1. Resolve check - Use case
- 5.8.2.1.15.30.2. Resolve check - Preconditions/Preparations
- 5.8.2.1.15.30.3. Resolve check - Catalog analysis
- 5.8.2.1.15.30.4. Resolve check - Activation
- 5.8.2.1.15.30.5. Resolve check - Analysis after catalog changes
- 5.8.2.1.15.30.6. Reverse Search – Test Order Number Search
- 5.8.2.1.15.30.7. Resolve check - Special notes
- 5.8.2.1.15.30.8. Resolve check - Config settings
- 5.8.2.1.15.30.9. Reverse Search - Resolve check (automatic) - Avoid problematic constructs
- 5.8.2.1.15.31. Enrich the catalog with accessory information
- 5.8.2.1.15.32. Reverse TypeCode Rule Editor
- 5.8.2.1.15.33. VDI 3805 Importer
- 5.8.2.2. Context menu of the Project Level
- 5.8.2.2.1. Create project template
- 5.8.2.2.2. Open with PARTdesigner
- 5.8.2.2.3. Open with PARTdataManager
- 5.8.2.2.4. Open Explorer
- 5.8.2.2.5. Delete project
- 5.8.2.2.6. Rename project
- 5.8.2.2.7. Copy project
- 5.8.2.2.8. Move project
- 5.8.2.2.9. Hide project / Show project
- 5.8.2.2.10. Find Links
- 5.8.2.2.11. Copy project data / Insert project data
- 5.8.2.2.12. Test project
- 5.8.2.2.13. Translation
- 5.8.2.2.14. Output
- 5.8.2.2.15. Automation
- 5.8.2.3. Context menu of the File Level
- 5.9. Settings
- 5.9.1. Overview on tabbed pages
- 5.9.2. Tabbed page General
- 5.9.2.1. Menu item General
- 5.9.2.2. Menu item Assistant
- 5.9.2.3. Menu item Variables
- 5.9.2.4. Menu item Settings for the catalog (display on catalog level)
- 5.9.2.5. Menu item Table filters
- 5.9.2.6. Menu item PARTserver/PARTcommunity
- 5.9.2.7. Menu item Color
- 5.9.2.8. Menu item Render attributes
- 5.9.2.9. Menu item Alternative 2D size
- 5.9.2.10. Menu item Dimensioning
- 5.9.2.11. Menu item Link (display at link projects)
- 5.9.2.12. Menu item Expiration date (End of Life)
- 5.9.3. Tabbed page Classification
- 5.9.4. Tabbed page "Views"
- 5.9.5. Assign 2D derivation in PARTproject
- 5.9.6. Tabbed page 2D project
- 5.9.7. Tabbed page Bitmaps
- 5.9.8. Tabbed page Roller bearing
- 5.9.9. Tabbed page Assembly
- 5.9.10. Tabbed page Variable assignment (project type „Assembly Table“)
- 5.9.11. Tabbed page Links
- 5.9.12. Tabbed page Translation
- 5.9.13. Tabbed page Image
- 5.9.14. Tabbed page Database
- 5.9.15. Tabbed page Picture file
- 5.9.16. Tabbed page Table file
- 5.9.17. Tabbed page Document
- 5.9.18. Tabbed page "Media variable"
- 5.9.19. Tabbed page History
- 5.9.20. Tabbed page QA check
- 5.9.21. Tabbed page Catalog separation
- 5.9.22. Tabbed page Release Notes
- 5.9.23. Keys in catalog directory and subdirectories
- 5.10. Adjust 2D derivations
- 5.10.1. 2D derivation: Alternative 2D size (shortened)
- 5.10.2. 2D derivation: Enhance Default views
- 5.11. Create Dimensioning views (Technical details)
- 5.12. Classify
- 5.12.1. Why classifying?
- 5.12.2. Overview matrix
- 5.12.3. Classifications
- 5.12.3.1. Classification (CNS)
- 5.12.3.1.1. Class "CNSGEOMBASE" -> Feature "CNS_NOSECTION"
- 5.12.3.1.2. Class "CNSERPBASE" -> Feature "CNS_RAWMATERIAL"
- 5.12.3.1.3. Class "CNSERPBASE" -> Feature "CNSCERTIFICATEROHS"
- 5.12.3.1.4. Classifying characteristic curves
- 5.12.3.1.5. Visualisation of diverse auxiliary geometry (spaces) generated from classification data
- 5.12.3.1.6. Notifications on changes in classes and attributes
- 5.12.3.2. Classification (By Categories) - (By Countries) - (By Functionality)
- 5.12.3.3. Classification (Delivery countries)
- 5.12.3.4. Classification (Standards)
- 5.12.4. Simple assigning of important variables to CNS classification
- 5.12.5. Add projects to classification (context menu)
- 5.12.6. Batch classification of projects
- 5.12.7. Classification according to CNSORDERNO / CNSTYPECODE
- 5.12.7.1. Use of CNSORDERNO and CNSTYPECODE with examples
- 5.12.7.2. Benefits of classification according to CNSORDERNO and CNSTYPECODE
- 5.12.7.3. Plugin "Resolve check"
- 5.12.7.4. Plugin "Batch classification of projects"
- 5.12.7.5. TestMeta: General for Order number or Type code
- 5.12.7.6. TestMeta: ReverseConfigs / Reverse Search (automatic)
- 5.12.7.7. Index order numbers dependent on value ranges
- 5.12.7.8. Limit resolving of value ranges (yellow fields) via config key
- 5.12.8. Classifying: Use of templates and plugins
- 5.12.9. Create Published elements (classify connection points)
- 5.12.10. Classify standard parts for placement dialog
- 5.12.11. Classify threaded connections (own company standards)
- 5.12.12. Classify Electrical Parts
- 5.12.12.1. Align component
- 5.12.12.2. Classification according to IEC Code 81346_2
- 5.12.12.3. Classification of Electrical Connections [CNS_CP|4|3])
- 5.12.12.4. Functional definitions (electrical)
- 5.12.12.5. Symbol representations (Circuit symbols) "Advanced"
- 5.12.12.6. Using symbol libraries
- 5.12.12.7. Classify Mounting Points (Mounting Point [CNS_CP|4|6] and Mounting Description [CNS_CP|4|7])
- 5.12.12.8. Classification of cables
- 5.12.12.9. Classification of general connections / Subcircuits
- 5.12.12.10. Accessory parts (Associated Part [CNSELEK|5|4])
- 5.12.12.11. Visualization of collision rooms generated from classification data
- 5.12.12.12. General rules
- 5.12.12.13. Additional information
- 5.12.12.14. Provided CNS classes
- 5.12.12.15. Mapping between eCl@ss and CNS classification
- 5.12.12.16. Classify electrical parts: Additional modules
- 5.12.12.17. Classification certification levels
- 5.12.12.18. Article data Multi CAE – Depending on product
- 5.12.12.19. Classify Electrical Parts - Tutorial
- 5.12.12.19.1. Connection points in general
- 5.12.12.19.2. Defining the device orientation
- 5.12.12.19.3. Device type determination
- 5.12.12.19.4. Set Electrical Connections (CNS_CP|4|3) exemplified with a terminal
- 5.12.12.19.5. Class "Electrical Connection" (CNS_CP|4|3) -> Attribute "Connection EclassSymbolMap"
- 5.12.12.19.6. Class "Electrical Connection" (CNS_CP|4|3) -> Attribute "Connection Name Equivalences"
- 5.12.12.19.7. Particularities at connectors
- 5.12.12.19.8. Mounting Description (CNS_CP|4|7)
- 5.12.12.19.9. Mounting Point (CNS_CP|4|6)
- 5.12.12.19.10. Associated Part [CNSELEK|5|4]
- 5.12.12.19.11. Test in PARTdataManager
- 5.12.12.19.12. Most frequent error sources
- 5.12.12.20. NX: Routing Electrical
- 5.12.13. Classify BIM Parts
- 5.12.13.1. Symbol or Layout Representation in BIM Field
- 5.12.13.2. Classify symbols (DXF/DWG) as "Additional export formats" (manually)
- 5.12.13.3. Classify symbols (DXF/DWG) as "Additional export formats" (automated)
- 5.12.13.4. Design instruction for the creation of symbols
- 5.12.13.5. Classify tender texts: General approach
- 5.12.14. Piping Classification
- 5.12.15. Apply own Class system
- 5.12.16. Map class systems...
- 5.12.17. Automatic Class Mapping: Edit...
- 5.12.18. Collect classification data...
- 5.13. Create catalogs - Quick & Simple
- 5.14. Special batch processes
- 5.15. Embed use cases in PARTdataManager / PARTcommunity
- 5.16. Tips and Tricks
- 6. PARTproject QA
- 6.1. Which objectives are achieved with PARTproject QA?
- 6.2. Workflow at a glance
- 6.3. PARTproject QA: Basics
- 6.4. Symbols of QA-status and Versioning system
- 6.5. Editing catalogs
- 6.5.1. Creating a directory structure
- 6.5.2. Add QA protocol
- 6.5.3. Add document for editor (Uploading working material)
- 6.5.4. Modelling
- 6.5.4.1. Versioning system
- 6.5.4.1.1. Show status of the file
- 6.5.4.1.2. Update selected working copies format
- 6.5.4.1.3. Undo changes
- 6.5.4.1.4. Check out directories / projects (for work)
- 6.5.4.1.5. Edit project / directory
- 6.5.4.1.6. Check in project (set read-only)
- 6.5.4.1.7. Upload changed data of the project to the server
- 6.5.4.1.8. Download changed data of the project from the server
- 6.5.4.2. Set QA status
- 6.5.4.3. Comments - History
- 6.6. "History" tabbed page
- 6.7. "QA check" tabbed page
- 6.8. Error Messages: Problem - Solution (PARTproject)
- 6.9. History analyzer
- 6.10. Publish catalog
- 6.10.1. Workflow at a glance
- 6.10.2. Check ERP-Mapping (Add ERP-Mapping... and Edit ERP-Mapping...)
- 6.10.2.1. Workflow
- 6.10.2.1.1. Check ERP-Mapping (Add ERP-Mapping... and Edit ERP-Mapping...) [catalog modeling]
- 6.10.2.1.2. Use order numbers to create mappings
- 6.10.2.1.3. Add ERP-Mapping... and Edit ERP-Mapping...
- 6.10.2.1.4. Cleanup previous ERP mappings...
- 6.10.2.1.5. Installation of catalog update (at the customer)
- 6.10.2.2. User interface and simple use case
- 6.10.2.3. User interface: Reference of icons and functions in detail
- 6.10.2.3.1. Plus button
- 6.10.2.3.2. Map resolved value ranges
- 6.10.2.3.3. Generate algorithm matching the selected line and copy it to clipboard
- 6.10.2.3.4. x-Button
- 6.10.2.3.5. Blue arrow button
- 6.10.2.3.6. Open project
- 6.10.2.3.7. Approve assignment
- 6.10.2.3.8. Verify all mappings
- 6.10.2.3.9. Different options
- 6.10.2.3.10. Save via OK button
- 6.10.2.4. The most important use cases
- 6.10.2.4.1. Renamed folder
- 6.10.2.4.2. Changed NB
- 6.10.2.4.3. Changed order number
- 6.10.2.4.4. Changed variable of order number
- 6.10.2.4.5. Deleted project
- 6.10.2.4.6. Hidden project
- 6.10.2.4.7. Moved project
- 6.10.2.4.8. Changed project name
- 6.10.2.4.9. Splitting of project with value range variable in two projects with fixed variable
- 6.10.2.4.10. Merged projects with fixed values
- 6.10.2.4.11. Resolved value range
- 6.10.2.4.12. Changed table row
- 6.10.2.4.13. Deleted/hidden table row
- 6.10.2.4.14. Rearranged table rows
- 6.10.2.4.15. Value range: Changed values
- 6.10.2.4.16. Value range: Changed range
- 6.10.2.4.17. Value range: Changed range with undefined stepping
- 6.10.2.4.18. Concatenated variables
- 6.10.2.4.19. Fixed variable changed to value range variable
- 6.10.2.4.20. Changed precision of decimal places
- 6.10.2.4.21. Renamed value range variables
- 6.10.2.4.22. Renamed fixed variables
- 6.10.2.5. ERP mapping: Questions -> Answers
- 6.10.3. Publication mark
- 6.10.4. Case differentiation concerning project visibility in end media
- 6.10.5. Generate QA catalog... | Publish Live state...
- 6.10.6. Partial Publication
- 6.10.7. Info dialogs: Messages... | Publication status | Publishing history | Log file
- 6.10.8. Settings
- 6.10.9. Release Notes
- 6.11. Troubleshooting
- 7. PARTdesigner
- 7.1. Function
- 7.2. Call PARTdesigner
- 7.3. User interface
- 7.4. Create 3D model: Small example from A to Z
- 7.5. Create table: Small example from A to Z
- 7.6. Docking window "3D History"
- 7.6.1. What are Features?
- 7.6.2. Possible features in the docking window "3D History"
- 7.6.2.1. Fixed plane
- 7.6.2.2. Reference Plane
- 7.6.2.3. Sketch
- 7.6.2.4. 2D drawing
- 7.6.2.5. Base extrude / Base rotate
- 7.6.2.6. Cut extrude / Cut rotate
- 7.6.2.7. Sweep base / Sweep cut
- 7.6.2.8. Grp Pattern / Pattern
- 7.6.2.9. Pipe
- 7.6.2.10. Blend (Insert Chamfer/Fillet...)
- 7.6.2.10.1. What is the purpose of the Blend Feature
- 7.6.2.10.2. What is NOT the purpose of the Blend Feature
- 7.6.2.10.3. Basics - Create chamfer or fillet
- 7.6.2.10.4. General tips & notes
- 7.6.2.10.5. What should be considered
- 7.6.2.10.5.1. All blends, whose edges meet, have to be made as one blend
- 7.6.2.10.5.2. Blends in pattern
- 7.6.2.10.5.3. Tangent continuous
- 7.6.2.10.5.4. Preview presentation and Edge visualization for Chamfer/Fillet
- 7.6.2.10.5.5. Face selection
- 7.6.2.10.5.6. Combination of Sweep and Blend
- 7.6.2.10.5.7. Depiction of Chamfer/Fillet in different CAD systems
- 7.6.2.10.6. Not supported installation situations
- 7.6.2.10.6.1. Function "Generate sketch on selected face" needs at least one edge without Blend
- 7.6.2.10.6.2. Several intersecting chamfers/fillets and Blend feature in addition
- 7.6.2.10.6.3. Edges resulting from Blends
- 7.6.2.10.6.4. Maximum radius of Chamfer/Fillet
- 7.6.2.10.6.5. Blends whose edges meet with different size each
- 7.6.2.10.6.6. Combination of a fillet and a chamfer
- 7.6.2.10.6.7. Radius of chamfer/fillet larger than distance to adjoining geometry
- 7.6.2.11. Text Feature
- 7.6.2.12. Texture label
- 7.6.2.13. Drill Feature
- 7.6.3. Multiply used commands
- 7.6.4. Part (name) context menu
- 7.6.5. Context menu base plane (Plane XY, ZX, YZ)
- 7.6.6. Context menu Reference Plane
- 7.6.6.1. Edit...
- 7.6.6.2. New sketch...
- 7.6.6.3. New 2D drawing...
- 7.6.6.4. New guiding curve...
- 7.6.6.5. Create pipe...
- 7.6.6.6. Create text...
- 7.6.6.7. Dependencies
- 7.6.6.8. Insert new plane...
- 7.6.6.9. Rename...
- 7.6.6.10. Paste sketch
- 7.6.6.11. Delete plane (Plane Feature)
- 7.6.6.12. Visible (plane feature)
- 7.6.6.13. Select new reference
- 7.6.6.14. Set mark
- 7.6.6.15. Copy to...
- 7.6.6.16. Condition
- 7.6.6.17. Deactivate/Activate
- 7.6.7. Sketch context menu
- 7.6.7.1. Edit...
- 7.6.7.2. Base -> Extrude... / Rotate...
- 7.6.7.3. Cut -> Extrude... / Rotate...
- 7.6.7.4. Create sweep base
- 7.6.7.5. Create sweep cut
- 7.6.7.6. Copy (only sketch)
- 7.6.7.7. Cut (including dependencies)
- 7.6.7.8. Rename...
- 7.6.7.9. Convert to guide curve...
- 7.6.7.10. Delete...
- 7.6.7.11. Show error...
- 7.6.7.12. Dependencies...
- 7.6.7.13. Construction sketch
- 7.6.7.14. Duplicate sketch
- 7.6.7.15. Select new reference
- 7.6.7.16. Set mark
- 7.6.7.17. Copy to...
- 7.6.8. Context menu "Base extrude/rotate" or "Cut extrude/rotate"
- 7.6.8.1. Edit...
- 7.6.8.2. Select all surfaces
- 7.6.8.3. Rename...
- 7.6.8.4. Delete...
- 7.6.8.5. Show error...
- 7.6.8.6. Dependencies...
- 7.6.8.7. Apply pattern
- 7.6.8.8. Convert to cut / Convert to base
- 7.6.8.9. Visible in this configuration
- 7.6.8.10. Set mark
- 7.6.8.11. Copy to...
- 7.6.8.12. Condition
- 7.6.8.13. Activate/Deactivate
- 7.6.9. Filter
- 7.6.10. Level of detail
- 7.7. Docking window "3D view"
- 7.7.1. Context menu commands at single parts
- 7.7.2. Context menu commands at assemblies (Configurator/Assembly)
- 7.7.3. Toolbar Buttons
- 7.8. Docking window "Variable Manager"
- 7.8.1. Variable Manager - The most important at a glance
- 7.8.2. Add new variable
- 7.8.3. Change variable value
- 7.8.4. Rename variable
- 7.8.5. Delete variable
- 7.8.6. Sort variables (in characteristic attribute table)
- 7.8.7. Mark dependent elements
- 7.8.8. Replace with content
- 7.8.9. Variable Manager - The individual parameters
- 7.8.10. Save location: Only in geometry | Only in table | In geometry and table
- 7.8.11. Attribute algorithms
- 7.8.12. Value ranges
- 7.8.13. Identification type
- 7.8.14. Mark parts to be avoided
- 7.9. Docking window "Sketcher"
- 7.9.1. Overview of user interface
- 7.9.2. Launching the Sketcher
- 7.9.3. Tools
- 7.9.3.1. Basics for use
- 7.9.3.2. Default
- 7.9.3.3. Delete
- 7.9.3.4. Shapes -> Points
- 7.9.3.5. Shapes -> Lines
- 7.9.3.6. Shapes -> Special
- 7.9.3.7. Shapes -> Circles
- 7.9.3.8. Shapes -> Arcs
- 7.9.3.9. Attributes
- 7.9.3.10. Modify -> Transform
- 7.9.3.11. Modify -> Trim (Part 1)
- 7.9.3.12. Modify -> Trim (Part 2)
- 7.9.3.13. Modify -> Threads
- 7.9.3.14. Tools in drawing mode
- 7.9.4. Sketch history
- 7.9.5. Docking window " Edit element"
- 7.9.6. Context menus of Sketch history
- 7.9.7. Mathematical functions (Sketch)
- 7.9.8. Problem avoidance
- 7.10. Docking window "2D derivation"
- 7.11. Docking window "2D derivation" - Create own Combination views (*.dw)
- 7.11.1. Basics
- 7.11.2. Edit Combination views in Edit mode
- 7.11.3. [Template] with basic information
- 7.11.4. [Description] for display name
- 7.11.5. [ELEMENT_grid] to place several derivations
- 7.11.6. [ELEMENT_box] as wildcard element
- 7.11.7. [ELEMENT_derivation] for one single derivation
- 7.11.8. [ELEMENT_text] Text
- 7.11.9. [ELEMENT_table] Table
- 7.11.10. [ELEMENT_frame] Combine more elements in frame
- 7.11.11. [Formats] Different paper formats
- 7.11.12. Translations
- 7.11.13. DW files per table line
- 7.12. Docking window "Table"
- 7.12.1. Add row
- 7.12.2. Delete row
- 7.12.3. Duplicate row
- 7.12.4. Move row up
- 7.12.5. Move row down
- 7.12.6. Debugger
- 7.12.7. Show variable dependencies
- 7.12.8. Cursor movement up or down
- 7.12.9. Cut
- 7.12.10. Copy
- 7.12.11. Paste
- 7.12.12. Overwrite
- 7.12.13. Delete
- 7.12.14. Show/hide value range columns
- 7.12.15. Show/hide columns with attribute algorithms
- 7.12.16. Save as CSV file
- 7.12.17. Import CSV file
- 7.12.18. Sort
- 7.12.19. Adjust column width
- 7.12.20. Fill columns
- 7.12.21. Fill column with thread information
- 7.13. Docking window "Configurator" / "Assembly"
- 7.13.1. Configurator function
- 7.13.2. Project types
- 7.13.3. Create Assembly Table Project from A to Z
- 7.13.4. Create subassembly
- 7.13.4.1. Provide required parts for configuration
- 7.13.4.2. Insert double T-beam into docking window "Assembly" via rule
- 7.13.4.3. Insert condition for double T-beam
- 7.13.4.4. Add shared connection point for starter part
- 7.13.4.5. Insert "Pipe clip" into Assembly via rule
- 7.13.4.6. Set Variable shares
- 7.13.4.7. Insert condition for pipe clip
- 7.13.4.8. Position pipe clip
- 7.13.5. Docking window "Configurator" - Specify configuration
- 7.13.5.1. Context menu of assembly
- 7.13.5.2. Context menu „Parts“ - Insert part...
- 7.13.5.3. Context menu single parts
- 7.13.5.4. Context menu „Table restrictions“
- 7.13.5.5. Context menu "Value range assignments"
- 7.13.5.6. Context menu „Conditions“
- 7.13.5.7. Context menu of connection points
- 7.13.6. Docking window "Assembly" - Build up configuration
- 7.14. Docking window "Tools"
- 7.15. Docking window "Dimensionings"
- 7.15.1. Example: Create dimensioning
- 7.15.2. Horizontal, vertical and parallel dimensioning
- 7.15.3. Radial dimensioning
- 7.15.4. Angular dimensioning
- 7.15.5. Annotation
- 7.15.6. PART-ANNOTATION
- 7.15.7. Optional parameters Details
- 7.15.8. 3D Parameter
- 7.15.9. Using variables
- 7.15.10. PARTdesigner Expressions
- 7.16. File management (File-Menü)
- 7.17. View menu
- 7.18. Extras menu
- 7.19. Window menu
- 7.20. Help menu (?)
- 7.21. Overview on toolbars
- 7.22. More functions
- 7.23. License selection dialog box at License Server licensing
- 8. Assistants
- 9. Configurator
- 10. PARTtemplateDesigner - Create datasheets
- 11. Interactive Product Configurator
- 12. Setting options / 2-D derivation
- 12.1. Settings...
- 12.1.1. Launch
- 12.1.2. "Table" tabbed page
- 12.1.3. "Bill of material" tabbed page
- 12.1.4. "META" tabbed page
- 12.1.5. "Assembly" tabbed page
- 12.1.6. „Line Settings “tabbed page
- 12.1.7. "Log settings" tabbed page
- 12.1.8. "3D settings" tabbed page
- 12.1.9. "Part selection" tabbed page
- 12.1.10. "Network" tabbed page
- 12.1.11. "Web assistant" tabbed page
- 12.1.12. "Export to CAD" tabbed page
- 12.1.13. "2D view" tabbed page
- 12.1.14. "Search" tabbed page
- 12.2. Create 2D derivation
- 12.2.1. Calling 2-D drafting
- 12.2.2. "2D view" dialog box
- 12.2.3. Context menu and buttons "2D view" window
- 13. FAQ
- 13.1. WebHelp or installed help?
- 13.2. Help
- 13.3. Context help...
- 13.4. About
- 13.5. Licenses
- 13.5.1. License information
- 13.5.2. Licensing
- 13.5.2.1. "Request licenses online" tabbed page for single workstation license
- 13.5.2.2. "Request licenses online" tabbed page with FLM license
- 13.5.2.3. Entering licenses... (Single workstation)
- 13.5.2.4. Check licenses... (Single workstation)
- 13.5.2.5. Change licenses (Single workstation)
- 13.5.2.6. Entering licenses... (License Server)
- 13.5.2.7. Check licenses... (License server)
- 13.5.2.8. No valid license available
- 13.6. System info/Support
- 13.7. PARTconcept: Ticketing
- 13.8. Remote maintenance
- 13.9. Global Logging System
- 13.10. Directories - Change sorting
- 14. Appendix
- Index