Adding a New or Existing Logical 3D Representation

You can add a 3D representation to a logical component. This is useful to allocate 3D space to your logical system.

This task shows you how to:

Add a New Logical 3D Representation

You can create a 3D representation and add it to a logical component.

Select a logical component.
From the Edition section of the action bar, click Create 3D Logical Representation .
The Logical 3D Representation Reference dialog box appears.
Enter a name and a description, and then click OK.
The new logical 3D representation is displayed in the tree under the selected logical component. You are now ready to create the 3D shape in one of the following apps:
- Generative Shape Design For Systems
- Functional Plastic Parts For Systems
- Natural Shape
To enter the appropriate app and edit the 3D shape, double-click the logical 3D representation in the tree.
To return to the Functional & Logical Design app, double-click any logical component in the tree.

You can select in session or search an existing 3D representation and add it to a logical component.

Select a logical component.
From the Edition section of the action bar, click Insert Existing 3D Logical Representation .
Select a logical 3D representation in session or through a search.
The logical 3D representation is displayed in the tree under the selected logical component.
To enter the appropriate app and edit the 3D shape, double-click the logical 3D representation in the tree.
To return to the Functional & Logical Design app, double-click any logical component in the tree.