Replacing the Process Part

You can replace the process part created with the wizard.

  1. Activate the process part created with the wizard.
  2. From the Method Planning section of the action bar, click Process Part Replace .
  3. Click Step 1: Part Replace.

    All the inputs of the process, such as input parts and in-press elements, are listed under Element to Replace.

    1. Select an Element to Replace.
      It is highlighted in the 3D area.
    2. Select the replacing element.
    3. Repeat as required.
  4. After all the features have been replaced, click Edit Nesting or Position to verify and edit the part positioning.
    Standard part positioning commands are proposed.
  5. Click Step 2: Update Flanges Limit Curves.
    1. From the list, verify the status of all the wireframe elements that define the flanges.
    2. Click one element to display it in the 3D area.
    3. Click Update Elements.
      An update is done, BReps are automatically relinked, feature orientations are verified.
    4. If the update fails, click Edit Element to edit the corresponding wireframe element.
    5. If flanges has become useless after a design change, select Remove useless intermediate geometries to delete them.
      The selected curve and its associated unfolded view and process tool are removed.
  6. Click Step 3: Process Wizard.
    1. Define new flanges.
    2. Edit the trim concept.
    3. Plan new elements.
  7. Click Tools.
    1. Perform a Geometrical Relink.

      For more information, see Managing BReps Links.

    2. Perform a Detailed Process Part Replace with the assistant.

      For more information, see Replacing the Detailed Process Part.