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7.23.2.  Test part
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7.23.2.  Test part

Check part [Test part] checks the integrity of the part to ensure error-free export to the various CAD systems.

If, in the course of the test run, problems arise, this is directly documented in the 3D view of the part (see figure).

[Note]Note

The geometry is checked in Testmeta as well, but till then often more geometry has been referenced on this faulty one. Then the time exposure for the correction is considerable.

So it is recommended to check the geometry after each sketch and extrusion or cut.

Also check variants after each adding. (Actually just a line change is sufficient in order to see if the geometry is stable. Possibly the closed contours dissolve due to incorrect trimming.)

  1. Click on Check part [Test part].

    -> The Settings [Settings for the geometry check] for geometry check dialog box opens.

  2. Be sure to select the appropriate template. This is used to set the minimum feature size [Minimum feature size] and relative feature size [Relative feature size].

    Mechanical engineering parts [Mechanical engineering], for example, must not be tested with the Construction [Architecture] setting. BIM parts, on the other hand, must be tested with construction [Architecture], so that export problems to Revit are avoided, for example, because elements are < 1.4 mm.

    • Mechanical engineering

    • Construction [Architecture] (BIM/Architecture)

  3. Click OK.

    -> A corresponding message appears in the Notifications docking window.

See also Section 7.9.8, “Problem avoidance ”.

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