Comparing 3D Objects

3D Compare lets you compare two 3D objects and identify the differences between them. You can also compare two versions of a product.

  1. Optional: Select the first object for comparison.

  2. Click 3D Compare .
    The selected object is considered as the first object for comparison. If you have not selected any object, the root or existing product is considered as the first object.
  3. Select the second object in the tree or search the object.

    Note: If you have selected a physical product as the first object, it's revisions are displayed in the search results by default.

    The comparison result appears in the 3D area.
    Notes:
    • Surfaces of the parts common to both objects appear in blue or selected color.
    • Surfaces of the parts present in the second object but not the first, appear in green or selected color.
    • Surfaces of the parts present in the first object but not the second, appear in red or selected color.
    • The comparison results are displayed with respect to the absolute axis system of the first object and the local axis system of the second object.
      Tip: Select both the objects before clicking 3D Compare to display the results with respect to the local axis systems of the selected objects.
  4. Optional: Clear the Use Local Axis Systems check box to display the comparison results with respect to the absolute axis systems of the selected objects.
  5. Click OK and Exit Compare .
    A node identified as Compare.x appears in the notes under the review node in the tree. It contains the comparison result.

 

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