Creating a 3D Part

You can create a 3D part. A 3D Part is a product reference with an aggregated 3D shape representation.

A 3D part behaves as a terminal node and the link between the product and the representation cannot be deleted. The 3D part is explored in the Part Design app when you open a 3D part from the Search Results panel.

Note: A 3D shape is a mandatory representation.

This task shows you how to:

See Also
Inserting a New 3D Part in a Product

Create a 3D Part

In this scenario, you create a 3D Part and edit its attributes.

  1. In the top bar, click Add > Content.
    The New content dialog box appears.

    Important: For more about the New content dialog box, see 3DEXPERIENCE Platform: Creating New Objects.

  2. Select 3D Part.
    appears.
  3. In the 3D Part dialog box, from the 3D Part tab, define attributes for the representation:
    • Title
    • Description.
      Note: The Name box displays the non-editable and unique key server identifier.
    • Manufacturable/Procurable: Select Yes to indicate that the object is to be part of the manufacturing definition.
  4. From the 3D Shape tab, define attributes for the representation:
    • 3D Shape Name
      Note: By default, the name of the representation is provided in the 3D Shape Name box with the unique key server identifier. You can accept the default name or give a different representation name.
    • Description
  5. From the Characteristics tab, choose among the hybrid design and geometric set options:
    • Enable hybrid design: to work in a hybrid design environment.

      By default, this option is selected.

    • Create a geometrical set: to gather various features in a same set or sub-set and organize the tree when it becomes too complex or too long.

      By default, this option is not selected.

    • Create an ordered geometrical set: the order of apparition of features in the tree is consistent with the steps of creation of the design.

      By default, this option is not selected.

  6. Click OK.
    The 3D part and its 3D shape representation are created.

Create a 3D Part with the Product Creation Command

When launching the creation command for a new product, you have the possibility to create a 3D Part.

  1. In the top bar, click Add > Content.
    The New content dialog box appears.

    Important: For more about the New content dialog box, see 3DEXPERIENCE Platform: Creating New Objects.

  2. Click Product.
    The Product dialog box appears.
  3. Define the following options for the product:
    • Title
    • Description.
      Note: The Name box displays the non-editable and unique key server identifier.
    • Manufacturable/Procurable: Select Yes to indicate that the object is to be part of the manufacturing definition.
  4. Click the 3D Part tab.
  5. Select the Create 3D Part check box.
  6. In the Characteristics area, choose among the hybrid design and geometric set options:
    • Enable hybrid design: to work in a hybrid design environment.

      By default, this option is selected.

    • Create a geometrical set: to gather various features in a same set or sub-set and organize the tree when it becomes too complex or too long.

      By default, this option is not selected.

    • Create an ordered geometrical set: the order of apparition of features in the tree is consistent with the steps of creation of the design.

      By default, this option is not selected.

  7. Click OK.
    The 3D part and its 3D shape representation are created.