Defining an Interference Probe

You can create a new interference probe to insert into a scenario.

Before you begin: This task assumes that you created a manufacturing simulation and opened it in 3D Simulation.
  1. Click New Interference .
    The New Interference dialog box appears.
  2. If desired, in the Specifications tab, select the Clearance check box, and enter a Clearance Value.

    Clash and contact is selected by default.

  3. In the Context tab, click Add New Group.
    The Tools Palette toolbar appears,as does the Group Definition dialog box.
  4. On the geometry or in the tree, select the products for Group 1, and click OK in the Group Definition dialog box. Use the Tools Palette for assistance as necessary.
    Group 1 is created.
  5. Repeat the previous two steps to define Group 2 and select Groups against Groups.
  6. Click Feedback.
    The Feedback tab appears.
  7. Select Clash, contact or clearance, Display interferences list, and click OK.
    Once the options are selected, an interference thumbnail appears.