Creating a Functional Surface Template

You can create a functional surface template to define a surface that plays an important role in the proper use of the product and defines failures that might occur due to changes in attributes related to the surface. Functional surface templates together with the mechanical interface templates define all the important surfaces of a product.

For a single mechanical interface 3D shape representation, you can create only one functional surface template.

Before you begin: To perform this task you must be a Leader or you must have a customized role with the proper rights. For more information, see Roles: Who can do what

Open a feature in a functional surface template 3D shape representation.

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Working with a Functional Surface Representation
  1. From the Interface section of the action bar, click Functional Surface Template Creation .
    • The Functional Surface Template dialog box appears.
    • A Functional Surface.x node is added under a geometrical set named Functional Surface Set.x
    Note: You can create a template for any body in a 3D shape representation. By default, the part body is considered for template creation. The part body is duplicated under a geometrical set named Simplified Geometry.
  2. Under Characteristics,
    1. In the Name box, enter the name of the template.
    2. In the Functions(s) box, specify the functions related to the surface.

    Tip: You can define functions using Data Setup.

    A leader can modify the name at any point and an Author can modify it when instantiating. Only a leader can modify the functions.

  3. Under Geometry:
    1. Select the required surfaces to define the functional surface template.
    2. From the Feature type list, select the type of feature if not automatically computed.
    A preview appears in the dialog box.
  4. Under (Size), Form, Surface Texture, select the required options to define the intrinsic geometrical tolerance specifications and the possible failures caused due to poor tolerance management.
  5. Under More Characteristics,
    1. In the Type box, enter the type of the template.
    2. In the Description box, enter the description about the template.

A functional surface template is created. You can classify and add it in a catalog for instantiation.

For more information about instantiation of this template, see: Part Design User's Guide: Working with Functional Surfaces: Instantiating a Simple Functional Surface Template.