Defining Bevel and Edge Preparation

You can create bevel User-Defined Functions (UDFs) and add them to the bevel chapter of the feature catalog for use in Heavy Industry Structure Fabrication.

This task shows you how to:

Before you begin: Log into 3DEXPERIENCE with role: Owner.
See Also
Defining Manufacturing Features and Text Power Copy Creation
Defining Preferences for Structure Manufacturing and Drafting

Defining a Bevel User-Defined Function

You can create a bevel UDF and add it to the bevel chapter of the feature catalog.

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  1. In the top bar, select Add > Content and select 3D Part.
    A new tab opens with a new product.
  2. In the tree, right-click the product and select Properties.
    The Properties dialog box appears.
  3. Enter a name in the Title window (such as My_Web_Bevel) and click OK.
  4. Use the tools provided in the Generative Shape Design app to create a shape for the Bevel UDF.
  5. From the Compass, click Social and Collaborative Apps and select Data Setup.

    Note: Only the Owner role can start Data Setup.

  6. From the Resource Tables tab, locate Structure Fabrication Resources.
    A resource table (StrMfg_PRM) exists under Structure Fabrication Resources.
  7. Right-click the imported resource table and select Edit the selected Resource Table.
    A new window lists the resource table contents and a 3D preview of the selected resource.
  8. Locate the Feature Catalog in the list and select Edit the assigned resource from its menu.
    A new tab opens. The selected catalog is open in the Collaborative IP Management app.
  9. Expand the catalog in the tree and select Insert > Insert Existing Object from the menu of the EdgePreparation_UDF, ID: MfgRsc_Ch_EdgePreparation_UDF node.
    Select an object or search the database.
  10. Access the tab that contains the new product (My_Web_Bevel) and select the root node of the product.
    Focus returns to the Collaborative IP Management tab and the product and adds to the EdgePreparation_UDF node.

    When adding an Edge preparation in Heavy Industry Structure Fabrication in admin mode, the new UDF is accessible from the Edge Preparation dialog box.

    Note: Weld business rules allows you to select the proper edge preparation code according to its context. This code corresponds to a dedicated UDF, which instantiates during the Update IPM. This UDF instantiates with the values in the power copy in the data setup. You can also specify the bevel UDF parameters as required in the weld business rule.

Adding New Edge Preparation

You can add a new edge preparation to the catalog.

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  1. Open your data in Heavy Industry Structure Fabrication.
  2. In the Authoring section of the action bar, click Create Edge Preparation feature.
    The Edge Preparation panel appears.
  3. Select a plate product and reference face.
  4. Click Bevel Type, select a bevel type from the list, and click OK.
    The edge preparation feature creates. It appears in the tree and displays on the selected plate in the work area.
  5. Create a Power Copy with the annotation defined and the edge preparation feature.
  6. Go to Feature Catalog in PRM and select Edit the assigned resource from its menu.
    A new tab opens. The selected catalog is open in the Collaborative IP Management app.
  7. Expand the catalog in the tree, and select Insert > Insert Existing Object from the menu of the Bevel, ID: MfgRsc_Ch_Bevel node.
    Select an object or search the database.
  8. Access the tab that contains the new Edge Preparation product and select the root node of the product.
    Return to the Collaborative IP Management tab and the product adds to the Bevel node.