4.7.2.35. Geometric search in the background (9.02)

The geometric search is running in the background in PARTdataManager.

Found parts that are similar to the currently opened part will be immediately offered.

You may continue working, configuring parts, create a 2D derivation, etc., all without being disturbed.

Similar parts are displayed under Links -> Similar parts.

Geometric background search

Geometric background search

  • Works with parts from the Own parts library as well

  • May be turned off

  • The search may be specially configured under PARTdataManager -> Extras menu -> Settings... -> Search -> Geometric search (3D) index page -> Geometric search in the link window:

    • Search in current selection

      Search only in catalog from which the currently opened part came (search is fast)

    • Search current category

      Search in all catalogs, but only in that category to which the currently selected part belongs (Search-Server recommended)

    • Search everything

      Search in all catalogs (Search-Server recommended)

  • In the search results the catalog information is given by a preview image