Create Main Parts and Sub-Parts

Create main part

To create a new 2-D main part, proceed as follows:

1. On the 2-D Part tab, select New > New main part .
2. Enter the part name.
3. Create the part using the functions of the 2-D Geometry tab.

 

To create a 3-D main part, proceed as follows:

1. Activate the 3D-Standard tab and select the required function from the New function group.
2. Follow the instructions of the function dialogue.

 

Please note:

• For sketches, use the functions of the Sketch tab.
• Alternative function calls:
• Right-click the drawing surface and choose the desired function in the Drawing context menu.
• In the ICN, right-click the drawing name or the part name and choose the desired function in the context menu.
• In Object snap mode, right-click a 2-D/3-D part in the drawing and activate the desired function in the 2-D Part or 3-D Part context menu.

 

Create sub-part

To create a new 2-D sub-part, proceed as follows:

1. Activate the part to which you want to assign a new sub-part.
2. In the New function group of the 2-D Part tab, click below Part , and select New sub-part .
3. Enter the part name.
4. Create the part using the functions of the 2-D Geometry tab.

Alternatively, you can also use the context menu for 2-D Parts.

 

To create a new 3-D sub-part, proceed as follows:

1. Activate the part to which you want to assign the new sub-part.
2. In the New function group of the 3-D Standard tab, click below the desired function and select the sub-part.

Alternatively, you can also use the functions provided by the context menu for 3-D parts in the ICN.

When Do You Use Main Parts and When Sub-Parts? • Special 2-D Parts