5.2.  Function
5.2.1. Opening PARTdesigner
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5.2.1. Opening PARTdesigner

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You have already modelled parts in earlier versions of eCATALOGsolutions? Then you will recognize fundamental innovations at a glance. In V11 you won't find the module PARTeditor anymore. It has been completely integrated in the module PARTdesigner.

All PARTeditor functions are available in PARTdesigner now, so that annoying switching between different working areas is unnecessary. Comfortable working with docking windows, which can be adjusted in size and position, is already known from PARTdataManager. Now this functionality is also available in PARTdesigner.

Even if you are working in one single user interface - which is more comfortable - be aware of the following facts:

  • A parametrical 3D model is created. These data are saved in the file type 3db further on.

    And a characteristic attribute table is created, which "fills" the parametrical 3D model. The table data is saved in the file type tab or tac further on.

  • In the Variable Manager there is a parameter Save location with the following options:

    • Only in geometry -> Data storage in 3db file

    • Only in table -> Data storage in tab/tac file

    • In geometry and table -> Data storage both in 3db file and in tab/tac file

    Depending on the chosen mode, when clicking on Commit, the data is saved in the corresponding file type or in both.

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When designing a model there are two general options: First create the model (with fixed values or with a single "prototype" table row) or first create the characteristic attribute table. On this also see Section 7.8.10, “ Save location: Only in geometry | Only in table | In geometry and table ”.

In order to open PARTdesigner, to edit the geometry or the characteristic attribute table, do the following:

  1. Edit geometry

    1. In PARTproject, under Project selection, mark the file *.3db / *.3gb.

      -> In PARTproject, the dialog area Edit project shows a respective preview.

      PARTproject: Geometry preview

      PARTproject: Geometry preview

    2. Click on the Edit button.

      -> PARTdesigner is opened in the geometrical view.

      PARTdesigner: Geometrical view

      PARTdesigner: Geometrical view

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    If the file is still without content, the dialog box Edit file is opened.

    You are asked whether the *.3db file shall be created.

    Use variable from table

    Use variable from table

    If variables from the tab/tac file shall be used, check Use variable from table and confirm with OK.

  2. Edit table

    1. In PARTproject, under Project selection, mark the file *.tab / *.tac.

      -> In PARTproject the dialog area Edit project shows a respective preview.

      PARTproject: Table preview

      PARTproject: Table preview

    2. Click on the Edit button.

      -> PARTdesigner is opened in the table view.

      PARTdesigner: Table view

      PARTdesigner: Table view

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A detailed description of PARTdesigner can be found under Chapter 7, PARTdesigner .

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