Inserting Resources Using the Catalog Browser

You can use the data in the Catalog Browser when viewing the resources of a given manufacturer, and insert resources into the tree.

For more information, see the Design IP Classification User's Guide.

When you insert an object from the catalog, select the Reframe mode after insert setting. For more information, see Product Visualization.

Before you begin: To use the catalogs, you must have access to the library. Possible sources of libraries include:
  • A device library.
  • Standard Robot Library or another custom-developed robot library.
  • Parametric catalogs provided with this product.
  1. Click Open Catalog .
    The Catalog Browser appears.

    The list of manufacturer names of the current resources are displayed.

  2. Click OK to highlight the catalog.
  3. Select More....
    The Object Selection dialog box appears.

  4. Enter a *, and click Search.
    The catalog name appears, depending on your setup.

  5. Right-click the Item name to insert or drag and drop the item or resource to the 3DViewer.


    Following are the two kinds of catalog items:
    • Item Reference: Nonparametric parts with mono-insatiable representation.
    • Item Representation: Parametric and nonparametric parts with multi-insatiable representation. The representations are also known as templates. Templates can be instantiated in two ways. For more information on templates, see Creating a Template from a 3D Part.


  6. Select an item or object in catalog browser, or drag and drop to the 3DViewer, or right-click Insert Command.
    The Placement context toolbar appears. See Creating Mechanical Ports.

    After placing objects, select the Snap Options dialog box to fine-tune the object's orientation and position. If you select the Robot and the Place Robot at Snapping Point check box, the Robot snaps to the inserted item.

    Note: Select Me > Preferences > App Preferences > Simulation > Digital Manufacturing Apps Common Services Resource Positioning to enable previews of items as you are placing them. For more information, see Instantiate from Catalog Preference.