This procedure shows you how to define custom properties for a non-graphic part that requires units, and a value for those units. Although no 3D model is required for these parts, they still need to be documented in a bill of materials or parts list. For example, you may require 4 liters of oil in an assembly.
| Step 1. |
In the part document, choose Application menu→Properties→File Properties to open the Properties dialog box. |
| Step 2. |
On the Custom tab, in the Name box, type: SE_ASSEMBLY_QUANTITY_OVERRIDE. |
| Step 3. |
In the Type box, select Number from the list. |
| Step 4. |
In the Value box, type 0 (zero). Then click the Add button. |
| Step 5. |
In the Name box, type: SE_ASSEMBLY_QUANTITY_STRING. |
| Step 6. |
In the Type box, select Text from the list. |
| Step 7. |
In the Value box, type the unit and number of decimal places you want. For example, Liters;4. Then click the Add button. |
Note:
You must separate the unit type and decimal places with a semi-colon (;). If the number of decimal places you want is 2, you do not need to enter a value for the decimal places.
To use the custom properties in an assembly, do the following:
| Step 1. |
Place the part in the assembly. |
| Step 2. |
Select the part in the PathFinder tab or the graphics window, then on the shortcut menu, choose Occurrence Properties. |
| Step 3. |
On the Occurrence Properties dialog box, type the quantity value in the Quantity cell for the occurrence. Notice that the unit value you specified in the part document is displayed in the User-Defined Quantity column. |
Tip:
You can place a non-graphic part in an assembly without applying relationships by holding the SHIFT key, then dragging the part into the assembly.
You can also set the quantity value using the Occurrence Properties button on the Place Part command bar.
If you use many non-graphic parts at your company, you can create a template that has the non-graphic part custom properties defined.