Add Part Numbers in the Model

General

  • This feature allows you to add part numbers in the model.
  • You can start numbering the parts from the number you want and define the so-called number increment interval, which can also be negative, i.e. the next part to be numbered automatically gets a smaller number.
  • The numbered parts are highlighted either with a color that is visible both on the list and in the model, or the numbered part is hidden from the model.
  • If the part to be selected from the model belongs to a subassembly in the main assembly or its subassembly, then the subassembly below the main assembly will be selected.
    • The exception to this are parts that belong to a subassembly whose properties have the option Explode To Part List selected. They are numbered like the parts of the main assembly.
  • If you select a part or subassembly of the model that already has a number, the program activates a line from the list where you can enter a new number if necessary.
  • The numbering shows all parts of the assembly even if they are not visible in the current configuration. Hidden parts can be identified by the part number list by their faded icon.
  • Note that the program does not prevent you from adding the same number to different parts if you enter the number in the list yourself.
  • You can also still add part numbers in the drawing of the model: Part Number into Model Drawing

When adding a part number ball to a hidden part, the part is temporarily made visible so that the part number ball target can be selected. A tip text appears next to the hidden part: Note! Object is hidden.

After the addition, the part and the part number added to it will be hidden again.

Add Part Numbers in the Model

  1. Select the function Assembly | Tools | Part Number.
  2. Enter the first part number.
  3. Enter or confirm the increase interval of numbers.
    • The default is 1.
  4. Choose how you want to visualize the numbered parts
    • Color numbered elements.
    • Hide numbered elements.
  5. Select the part or subassembly to be numbered from the model
    • The program adds its part number to the list.
    • The program marks the numbered parts in the assembly visually with colors.
    • You can also select a part or subassembly from the list and enter a part number for it.
    • An alternative to part selecting is to select the function Add numbers automatically.
  6. Continue until all parts are numbered.