What's New

This page describes recent changes in Space Allocation.

This page discusses:

R2022x FD01 (FP.2205)

Importing PDMS Data Consisting of Space Hierarchy

You can now import PDMS data consisting of geographical breakdown structure or space hierarchy to 3DEXPERIENCE Platform.
Benefits: You can work in 3DEXPERIENCE on space objects from PDMS.
For more information, see Social and Collaborative | System Exchange | X-PDM Integration for PDMS

Space Allocation Functions

A new EKL package, Space Allocation Functions, is now available with the following EKL functions: AssignVolume and GetSpaceClone.
  • AssignVolume: assigns volume to a space reference.
  • GetSpaceClone: gets space clone from the given space reference.
Benefits: Productivity is improved while assigning volume to space references.
For more information, see Space Allocation Functions

R2022x GA

Renaming of Commands

Some commands have been renamed.
Old Name New Name
Define Top and Bottom Faces Top and Bottom Faces
Copy and Paste Extension Copy Customer Extension
Space Manager Command Space Manager
Space Concept Root Creation Space Concept Root
Add Cutting Element and Family Space Hierarchy Manager
Broken Spaces Analyzer Analyze Broken Spaces
Cutting Element - Create Cutting Element
Cutting Element - Convert to Sweep (context menucommand) Support Sweep
Cutting Element - Edit (context menu command) Edit Cutting Element
Benefits: The command names are consistent and meaningful.
Support to Polyhedral Geometry
You can now apply commands on polyhedral objects, or use polyhedral geometry as inputs.
Benefits: The app is more efficient and robust.
See Polyhedral Geometry in Space Allocation.
3DEXPERIENCE Native Apps Content Reference Guide
To help you find the reference information you need to use the content delivered along with your app, you can consult the 3DEXPERIENCE Native Apps Content Reference Guide. For more information, see 3DEXPERIENCE Native Apps Content.
Optional Installation of Content

The app content is no longer automatically installed along with the code. You need to install it yourself, or contact your administrator. For more information, see Install Additional Resources and Install Optional Content. You can also see Installation and Setup: Install: 3DEXPERIENCE Platform: Installing 3DEXPERIENCE Platform Services for the First Time: Installing Services One-by-One: Native Apps: Installing Native Apps: Installing a Native App.