4.5.1.2. Simplified search

The new search in V9.06 cleans up with the three places, where search actions could have been performed and brings them together at one central place.

In the following you can find an overview on all associated changes:

Starting user interface of PARTdataManager: Search and Part Selection page

Starting user interface of PARTdataManager: Starting user interface of PARTdataManager: Search and Part Selection page Search and Part Selection page

  • Determine search method(s)

    The Full-text search is opened and activated at program start by default. You can directly enter a term or numerical value in the input field.

    Other search functions can simply be added.

    You can see all search parameters at a glance, as they are displayed in form of a (graphical) summary.

    Example: Full-text search and Color Search are added and activated in the list of search functions, thus are used at the next search run. The Sketch search (2D) is added, but deactivated. All other methods are not added.

    Example: Full-text search and Color Search are added and activated in the list of search functions, thus are used at the next search run. The Sketch search (2D) is added, but deactivated. All other methods are not added.

    Actions

    Add search function

    Click on the desired search function link or on Add search function and then on the respective context menu command.

    -> The respective dialog box opens.

    After having performed and confirmed the settings in the specific dialog box, the search method is displayed with the set parameters, so that you always keep it in mind.

    Remove search function

    Clear search function

    Follow the links in order to receive detailed information on the single search methods:

  • Search for parts or parts and part families

    The important setting for "Search for parts or parts and part families" is directly accessible. The setting is also used for the Cloud Navigation Search [see below].)

    Search for parts or parts and part families

    Search for parts or parts and part families

    You can find details under Section 3.1.6.3, “ Search for Parts | Part families and Parts ” in PARTsolutions - User manual.

  • Save/load search templates

    Especially when complicated settings are used, you can save time with using search templates.

    You can find details under Section 3.1.6.5, “ Search templates: Save / load ” in PARTsolutions - User manual.

  • Search results - Change symbol size

    Change symbol size directly in the search results section. You do not have to manage this via Extras -> Preferences.

    Change symbol size

    Change symbol size

  • Save search results in favorites or in file

    The search detected parts which you want to use more times?

    Then select all or single lines (selection via Ctrl key) and save them under your favorites.

    Perhaps you want to pass the search results along and/or process in an external program?

    Then save the search results (with the desired information from the table) in a text file.

    You can find the commands in form of two icons top left over the search results.

    Save search results in favorites or in file

    Save search results in favorites or in file

    You can find details under Section 3.1.6.7.5, “ Save search results: in favorites / in file” in PARTsolutions - User manual.