Other Functions - Links to Instructions

Here are links to the instructions for the functions that can be found

• From the context-specific menu of the assembly, under Other Functions

Move Points

Use this function to modify (stretch) a model imported into Vertex by moving the model points.

• Edit a Model by Moving Points

Edit Explosion Positions

Use this function to create an animated exploded view of the assembly.

The exploded position can also be used in a drawing.

• Explode an Assembly

Resize Handles

You can use this feature to resize the grip points in parts to see them or to make them smaller.

• Resize Handles

Start Video Recording

This function can be used to record a video of an assembly model based on a command list.

• Create a Video

Edit Video

This function allows you to edit the video made with the above function.

• Edit a Video

Geographical Coordinates

You can use this function to add geographical coordinates to the model.

• Coordinates can be used when positioning models in other applications.
• Add Geographical Coordinates

Dimension Table To XML File

You can use this function to edit the dimension table of an assembly model using Excel.

• Open a Dimension Table to an XML File.
• The function Remove Dimension Table XML File is also described in the instructions.

Update hierarchy

This function allows you to update the assembly structure hierarchically down.

• The program will ask if you want to perform the update in the main window or in the background. If you choose to run in the background, you can continue working on other tasks.
• This function is well suited for ensuring that drawings and parts lists are up to date, especially for large models.
• Update Hierarchy