Component Collectors Panel
Use the Component collectors panel to create and update components.
Components act as containers for mesh elements, connectors, or geometry entities; mesh and geometry must be contained within a component, and components can be grouped into assemblies. For example, in a model of a car you might have the lines, surfaces, and so on of the hood panel grouped into a component, which in turn can be grouped along with components for the front quarter-panels, bumper, and so on, into a "front-end" assembly.
Create Subpanel
Option | Action |
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comp name | Specify a name for the new collector, or click to select an existing collector. |
color | Select a color for the entity. |
card image |
Select a card image.
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property |
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material |
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Update Subpanel
Option | Action |
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comp | Select an existing collectors. |
color | Select a color for the entity. |
card image |
Select a card image.
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property |
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material |
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Assign Subpanel
Option | Action |
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comps | Select the components to which properties or materials will be assigned. |
property = / material = | Select the properties or materials to assign to the selected components. The options available may vary depending on the current solver profile. |
Command Buttons
Button | Action |
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create | Create the new component. |
create/edit | Create the collector and immediately edit its card image. |
create prop | When updating a component, in order to assign a property to the component you must also click create prop. |
create mat | When updating a component, in order to assign a material to the component you must also click create mat. |
update | Update the selected components with the specified color, card image, properties or materials. |
update/edit | Update the collector and immediately edit its card image. |
reset | Clear all card images from the selected components. |
assign | Assign the selected materials or properties to the chosen components. |
unassign | Clear the selected materials or properties from the chosen components. |
reject | Undo an assignment. |
return | Exit the panel. |