Creating a Power Copy

You can create a feature called power copy that contains elements to be reused later.

Before you begin:
  • Make sure that the Parameters and Relations options are checked (Me > Preferences > Infrastructure > 3D Shape Infrastructure > Display).
  • To access the models used in this topic, import the Bounding_Box_Reference_000.3dxml and the Bounding_Box_Destination_000.3dxml files located in win_b64\startup\Knowledgeware\3D Templates Samples\Sample1.
  1. Define the power copy as you want to create it:
    1. Enter the power copy name, PCBoundingSphere in our example.
    2. Select the elements making up the power copy from the tree. For the purposes of our scenario, select Construction Sphere below the Destination node.
      Notes:
      • The Definition tab lets you assign a name to the power copy and presents its components in the 3D area viewer.
      • The Inputs tab shows the inputs (elements to select at instantiation) of the power copy.
      • The Parameters tab lets you define which parameter values used in the power copy can be edited at instantiation time. This can be a value, or a formula for example.
      • The Properties tab lets you modify the icon identifying the power copy in the tree.
  2. Click OK to create the power copy. Save your document.
    The power copy is created.

 

See Also
About Power Copies
Instantiating a Power Copy