Creating Standard Components

Standard Definition lets you create standard parts and assembly components.

This task shows you how to:


Before you begin: Assign the Common Reference System resource in the Common Geometry Resource resource table in Data Setup.

Create a Standard Part Component

You can create a standard part component using the Generative Wireframe and Surface, Part Design Essentials, and Steel Outfitting Design apps.

  1. In the Reference box, select a 3D part.
  2. Select an axis system as a reference to position the part component.
    1. Under Axis List, click Add an Axis System .
      The Axis System.1 is added in the Axis Name column.
    2. In the Host Type column, select Surface.
  3. Optional: Set other options.
    • Under Space Reservation, select the volume different than the geometry of the component.
    • Under Snapping Planes, select the reference planes to align a component.
    • Under Public Parameters, select the required parameters declared by the administrator.

Create a Standard Assembly Component

You can create a standard assembly component using the Assembly Design and Steel Outfitting Design apps.

  1. In the Reference box, select a product.
  2. Select an axis system as a reference to position the assembly component.
  3. Optional: Set other options.