Using Resource Sub-Components for a Track Under Operation

For a Tack under operation, you can select one or more components of a large resource that implements the operation.

Before you begin: Start a Assembly Evaluation session with a PPR context containing at least one operation that is implemented by a large resource with subcomponents.
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Managing Resources for a Track Under Operation
  1. In the tree, right-click an operation that is implemented by a large resource with subcomponents, and select Create Track.
    The Track Authoring context toolbar appears.
  2. Click Moving Objects .

    The Moving Objects panel appears.

  3. Select the Resources tab in the Selected Products area of the panel.

    The Resources tab in the Available Products area is also activated.

    By default, used resources linked to the operation are listed in the Selected Products area as moving objects for the Tack. All available resources are listed with their roles.



  4. Select the large resource in the Selected Products list and transfer it to the Available Products list using the button.


  5. De-activate the Resource/Product Selection command in the App Options panel.
  6. Select one or more subcomponents of the large resource in the tree.
    The selected subcomponents of the implementing resource are displayed in the Moving Objects panel in the Selected Products list.



    The large resource is no longer displayed in the Moving Objects panel.

    The pipe character | is displayed next to the icon of each assigned subcomponent of the main resource.

  7. Click Close to close the panel.
  8. Define T-Points using the Track Authoring dialog box.
  9. Click OK to create the Tack.
  10. Simulate the Tack.
    The assigned subcomponents of the large resource move along the Tack with correct positioning.

Tips:
  • To zoom on a specific resource, right-click on a resource and select Reframe On.
  • To fit all resources in the view, right-click the 3D area and select Fit All In.