Assigning a Predefined Part Number to Logical Objects

You can specify a predefined part number on your logical objects.

When you create a physical object that has an implement link to a logical object, you create an object from a physical reference. The predefined part number that is assigned to on the logical object indicates what physical reference the physical object is based on.

Important: Set Predefined Part Number is only available in the Electrical Systems Design app.

Before you begin:
  1. Select the row containing the logical object to which you want to assign a predefined part number.
  2. Click Set Predefined Part Number .
  3. Search for a physical reference using one of the following options:
    OptionDescription
    Select from Part List

    Selects the 3D reference among a list of candidates based on the predefined part number of the logical object.
    Select from Database

    Searches the 3D reference using the top bar or the work area.

    Available if you select Search in Database. For more information, see Selecting the Objects to Analyze Using the Logical to Physical Assistant.
    Select from Catalog

    Searches the 3D reference in a catalog using the Catalog Browser.

    Available if you select Search in Catalog. For more information, see Selecting the Objects to Analyze Using the Logical to Physical Assistant.
    Select from Library

    Appears if you selected Search in Library when you started the Logical to Physical Assistant. For more information, see Selecting the Objects to Analyze Using the Logical to Physical Assistant.

    Lets you search the 3D reference in a library using the Library Browser.
  4. Select the 3D reference using one of the following methods:

    • From a part list, in the panel, select the 3D reference of interest.
    • From the database, in the top bar, search a 3D reference of type physical product, and select the 3D reference of interest. You can also click a physical reference in the tree or in the session directly.
    • From the catalog, in the Catalog Browser, select the 3D reference of your choice.
    • From the library, in the Library Browser, select the 3D reference of your choice.

    The icon on the right side of the panel indicates if your selection is valid:
    Icon Meaning

    The selected physical reference is valid.

    The selected physical reference is invalid. Select another physical reference until you see Set Predefined Part Number .

  5. Click Set Predefined Part Number .
    The part number of the selected physical reference is the predefined part number assigned to the logical object. A appears in the cell of the Expected 3D Reference.