Inserting an Existing 3D Part

You can insert an existing 3D part in an assembly.

Important:
  • To insert geometric data created in a product, use this command; Insert Existing Product.
  • To insert geometric data created in a 3D part, use these commands:
    • Insert Existing 3D Part
    • Insert Existing Product , if the Unified Insert Existing Product Command option is selected in Me > Preferences > 3D Modeling > Systems Architecture > Product Structure Design. For more information, see Commands.
  • When you insert an existing product or 3D part in another product, you must check the design range compatibility.

  1. From the section of the action bar, click Insert Existing 3D Part .

    Tip: To repeat this operation, make sure that no product has been selected beforehand, double-click the command, and select the product. To end the repeat mode, press Esc.

    The repeat mode is only available:

    • For a monoselection
    • Within the selected product

    Tip: You can also select this command from the context menu.

    The Content Chooser appears and lets you:

    • Select an object in the tree or in the work area. A Filter symbol appears under your pointer during selection.
    • Search for an object in the database. For more information, see the 3DEXPERIENCE Native Apps User's Guide.

  2. From the Search Results panel or from your session, select a 3D part.

    The selected 3D part is added in the assembly.

  3. To accept the position, click an empty space or press Esc.

Important:
  • You can change the position of the inserted 3D part by moving the Robot.To restore the origin position of the 3D part, click Move to origin .
  • The Move to origin command is not available for multiselection.