Read Library Component

Add to the assembly the library component which can be a part component or the assembly component. Select the component, define the size of the component and position a library component using its handle.

Components controlled by the table IDs of the dimension table are associated with the original library component. The selected dimension table ID and the .L extension are set as the part data of the component in the assembly tree.

If the size of the component is defined in the variable fields of the dimension table, or the dimension table does not exist at all, the component is added to the assembly as a local part with no extension in its part data.

Add the library component to the assembly.

1. On the tab, in the Add group, click Add Component (G4).
2. On the tab, in the Pipes group, click Add Pipe Component. (G4 Plant).

   Alternavely - Move the cursor to the assembly tree, and select the context-sensitive Add, and select Component.

3. Select the component in the Browser, and select Select. Browse - Archives
4. Define the component dimensions as follows:
   • Define the Diameter and Length on the model by clicking the Point button on the model. Select a cylinder face to define the diameter. Define the length by clicking two points.
   • Select the Diameter or Length value from the list, or enter the value. The available variable values in the list are the ones that can be found in the component library.
   • Instead of defining the dimensions at this point, you can select a size of the component in the Select Size field.
5. Accept the component data to display the dimension table.
6. Define the dimension table data as follows:
   • Size (table ID) is determined based on the previously defined Diameter and Length data.
   • Select a component size for the empty Select Size field from the list, or edit the values in the allowed fields.
   • Attach item data to the component, if necessary. Item Data for a Model
   • Confirm the dimension table data.
   • Move the cursor near the face and point where you wish to position the component.
   • If necessary, rotate the part or change the reference point.

     Rotate a Part around the X, Y, Z Axis
     Change the Reference Point

   • Limit the cursor snap by selecting Point, Line or Face on the toolbar.

     

   • Select a location for the component.
   • Continue as follows:
     • Click the position for the component, if you are adding more than one instance of the same part.
     • Select Confirm.
   • Do either of the following:
     • Select a new component from the library.
     • Select Confirm.