Defining Components

You can define a product-based component also referred to as a structured component to enhance a product structure with some applicative data.

  1. Select Create Axis System .
    A new axis system is created, it becomes the current one.
  2. Select an axis system, either the current one (in the dialog box or in the work area) or another one (in the work area).
  3. In the context toolbar:
    1. Select Reframe to inspect the axis system.
    2. Select Replace to determine the selected axis system as the current one.

      Replace is available only for the current axis system.

  4. In the dialog box, expand the Impacting Elements section.
  5. Select a body in the work area, or a check box in the dialog box.
  6. In the context toolbar, expand the list of impact types, and select the type to apply:
    • Not Defined
    • Drill Hole
    • Tap Hole
    • Pad
    • Pocket
    The list of impacting elements is updated accordingly.
  7. Still in the context toolbar,
    1. Select Reframe to inspect the selected element.
    2. Use to activate or deactivate an impacting element in the list.

The 3D part or product is defined as a component with the required base axis system, assembly features and publications.

 

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