About Scanning a 3D Shape

This topic provides you with the information you need to scan a 3D shape for the analysis and for the better understanding of the design.

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Scanning a 3D Shape and Defining Current Objects

Scanning a 3D Shape and Defining Current Objects

When scanning a 3D shape:

  • Defining a feature as current without scanning the whole 3D shape is possible applying the Define in Work Object contextual command on the required feature. This feature is put in Show mode if needed, and keeps its status even if another feature is defined as the in work object.
  • When clicking a sub-element in the 3D geometry, it is in fact the feature used to generate this sub-element which is selected as the in work object. Likewise, this feature is edited when double-clicking a sub-element.
  • When a collapsed contextual element is highlighted, it is the node of its set that is highlighted in the scan graph.
  • To display 3D parameters attached to Part Design features, select Parameters of features and constraints in Me > PreferencesInfrastructure > 3D Shape Infrastructure > Display