Assembly Item Data Dialog Box

General

The dialog box is related to the following functions:

File > New dialog box function Item Data.
- Create a New Assembly to the Archives.
The context-sensitive function Item Data of the main symbol of the assembly feature tree.
The context-sensitive function Properties of the main symbol of the assembly feature tree and the function Item Data in the dialog box that it opens.
- Define Assembly Properties.
Some of the assembly's archive data is copied to the item data when you add the item to the model for the first time.
The item structure data comprises the part data and the non-modeled parts a.k.a. extra parts.

Item Data

Label

Define the item label by selecting Label?

item label.
If the field is cleared, the assembly structure data cannot move to the item structure.

Label - Table Model

A table model is a model that describes several items. Table model item is automatically named with the prefix VAR and assembly label, for example - VAR-WheelAssy.

For example, VAR-WheelAssy.
You can complement the item label.
As the table model structure data is the items, which is added to the model or to the configuration of the model.

Transfer to Items

Save the item to the item database (d_COMPONENTS).

See the instructions for transferring an item to the item database Add an Item and Transfer it to the Item Database.

Edit

Open the item data for editing.

The Item Data dialog box has two tabs: Archived Item Data and Purchased Item Data.

Description

Enter or edit the description, if necessary.

The field gets its content from the document's archive data when you add the item to the model for the first time.
If you select the item label from the item database, the content of the field comes from there.

Dimensions

Enter the main dimensions of the item, if necessary.

If you select the item label from the item database, the content of the field comes from there.

Unit

Select it from the list opened by the preset button

If you select the item label from the item database, the content of the field comes from there.
You can modify the units to be used with the function System | Databases | Application > Archives: Unit.

Dimensions

Enter the main dimensions of the item, if necessary.

If you select the item label from the item database, the content of the field comes from there.

Standard

Enter the label of the standard connected to the item, if necessary.

If you select the item label from the item database, the content of the field comes from there.

Drawing, Model Labels

This data is collected from the archive data of the model and the model drawing.

The fields are inactive, so you cannot fill in them yourself.

Weight

Calculate the weight of the assembly by clicking the Calculate button next to the Weight field.

Calculate the Mass of an Assembly.

Weighted

Select

Weighted to enter the weight.

In this case, the weight will not be calculated even if you press the Calculate button.

Area

Calculate the total area of the assembly parts by clicking the Calculate button next to the Area field.

Factor

If necessary, enter a factor for the area.

Calculate Model Surface Area and Output to Item Data.

ABC

If necessary, select the ABC class of the item from the list opened by the

preset button.

Purchasing

If necessary, select the purchasing method from the list opened by the

preset button.

Stored part

Defines stored part as the item data.

Spare part

Defines spare part as the item data.

Class

Select a class either from the list opened by the

preset button of the Class field or

select the preset button in the fields Main Group or Sub Group, and select the classes.
The class defines an item's classification.
You can affect the preselections of the classification system with the function System | Databases | Classes.
- in item classes

Main Group

The main class of product classification.

Select all classes by selecting the preset button in the Main Group or Sub Group fields.

Sub Group

The subclass of product classification.

Select all classes by selecting the preset button in the Main Group or Sub Group fields.

Item Structure

The item structure data comprises the part data and the non-modeled parts a.k.a. extra parts.

The structure data for the assembly item is displayed, but cannot be modified in these dialog boxes.
The Item Structure Data part is not in the Item Data dialog box when you create a new document and enter item data for the model.