Manually Updating a 3D Shape

You can manually update a 3D shape that has just been modified.

Before you begin:

  • If Manual Update mode is not highlighted (not pressed), the update mode is Automatic. If the button is highlighted (pressed), the update mode is switched to Manual.

  • Create a 3D shape containing geometric elements.

  1. Open any representation.
  2. From the standard area of the action bar, click Manual Update mode .
  3. Perform modifications to the 3D shape in the document.

    It is highlighted in red, and the tree shows update symbols on the icon of the elements to be updated.

    Tip: You can click Undo to ignore the changes.
  4. From the standard area of the action bar, click Update All to update the changes.
    Important:
    • To update a 3D shape, the app provides two update modes available in Me > Preferences > Common Preferences > Object Properties > 3D Shape > Infrastructure Update section:
      • Automatic Update: If selected, the app updates the 3D shape when needed. By default, the Automatic option is selected.
      • Manual Update: If selected, it lets you control the update operations in your design.
    • If the update mode is changed in the the Preferences dialog box, the change (Automatic or Manual) is automatically reflected in the button display on the Tools section.

    For more information about update, see Part Design User's Guide: About Updating Your Design and Updating Your Design.