This task shows you how to define the physical part type of a component. | ||
When you create a component with a
specified function type you are defining a
functional component in a 2D diagram. When you assign a physical part
type you are associating a 2D component to a 3D physical part; one that
assumes the physical characteristics and properties used in a 3D
environment.
When you define the physical part type of a component you are assigning it a part type and catalog part name based on the items mapped in Function Physical Mapping tables found in both the Design Rules and in the Specification. In the following scenario a Blocking Valve (function) was placed in free space to illustrate the various part types available under that function class. See Select the Physical Part Name of a Component for applying the part number. |
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1. | Click the Part Selection button and select the component in the document. | |
2. | The Part Selection dialog box opens
and displays the available Part Types and Catalog Part Names.
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3. | Select the desired part type from the Part Type column. If you know the correct name for the component, select it from the choices in the Catalog Part Name column. | |
4. | Click OK when finished. | |