Inserting an Existing 3D Part

You can insert an existing 3D part in an assembly.

Important:
  • To insert geometric data created in a product, use this command; Insert Existing Product.
  • To insert geometric data created in a 3D part, use these commands:
    • Insert Existing 3D Part
    • Insert Existing Product , if the Unified Insert Existing Product Command option is selected in Me > Preferences > 3D Modeling > Systems Architecture > Product Structure Design. For more information, see Commands.
  • When you insert an existing product or 3D part in another product, you must check the design range compatibility.

See Also
Inserting a New 3D Part in a Product
  1. From the Product Modification section of the action bar, click Insert Existing 3D Part .

    Tip: To repeat this operation, make sure that no product has been selected beforehand, double-click the command, and select the product. To end the repeat mode, press Esc.

    The repeat mode is only available:

    • For a monoselection
    • Within the selected product

    Tip: You can also select this command from the context menu.

    The Content Chooser appears and lets you:

    • Select an object in the tree or in the work area. A Filter symbol appears under your pointer during selection.
    • Search for an object in the database. For more information, see the 3DEXPERIENCE Native Apps User's Guide.

  2. From the Search Results panel or from your session, select a 3D part.

    The selected 3D part is added in the assembly.

  3. To accept the position, click an empty space or press Esc.

Important:
  • You can change the position of the inserted 3D part by moving the Robot.To restore the origin position of the 3D part, click Move to origin .
  • The Move to origin command is not available for multiselection.