Adding an Existing Shape

This task describes how to add an existing shape to a logical component. The shape can be retrieved from either the database or a catalog.

Note: You can only add shapes identified as logical 3D representations using Detailed Type. A single logical component can have a maximum of one basic shape and one detailed shape.

Before you begin:
  • Insert or open a logical representation similar to that shown below.
  • Create a detailed shape and propagate it via PLM to the database or a catalog.
See Also
Adding a Detailed Type to a Logical 3D Representation
About Shape Placement Modes
Hiding a Shape
Deleting a Shape
  1. In 2D graph, select the logical component to which you want to add a shape.

    Note: If you select a logical component that already has a 3D representation, the shape you are adding will be placed at the same location as the existing 3D representation.

    A context toolbar appears next to the logical component:

  2. In the context toolbar, select the shape you want to add:
    • To add a shape from a catalog, click Catalog .

      The Catalog Browser dialog box appears from which you can select the shape.

      For more information, please see Design IP Classification User's Guide: Catalog Browser

    • To add a shape from the database or session, click Search .

      The Object Selection dialog box appears with search From Search and From Session tabs. Search for and then select your shape.

      For more information, see 3DEXPERIENCE Native Apps User's Guide: Using the Content Chooser

    A context toolbar appears in the work area.

  3. Position the shape in the work area using one of the following placement modes:
    • To position the shape on a surface or point, click Select Surface or Point and then select a surface, point or edge in the work area.
    • To position the shape by giving coordinates, click XYZ coordinate , in the dialog box which appears enter your coordinates and then click OK.
    • To position the shape anywhere in the work area, click Selection on Compass Plane (Robot plane) and then select a position in the work area.
    When you have clicked to position the shape:
    • In the 3D view, the shape appears.
    • In the tree, the logical shape is added under the existing logical component.

    In this example, a box is created.