TRACE PARTS : Standard Parts for Solid Edge

                                    The indispensable companion for Solid Edge

TRACE PARTS 3D for Solid Edge is aimed at streamlining the design process by removing the repetitive task of modeling frequently used mechanical parts.

MORE THAN A LIBRARY...

As well as being a comprehensive library application containing a large number of diverse 3D mechanical parts to both international standard and manufacturer’s dimensions, TRACE PARTS 3D is also a powerful management tool. It caters for the customization of the library by the creation/ edition of information files associated to individual components, while the application’s network capabilities enable entire drawing offices to work from identical source material.

EFFICIENT

TRACE PARTS 3D has been designed to be very easy to use, while remaining highly configurable by the user. The program includes both an intuitive interface, that simplifies the selection and insertion process, and a powerful search engine that allows users to locate parts quickly.

ADAPTABLE...

Keeping TRACE PARTS 3D up-to-date with the frequent releases of new parts and added functionality is easy. Licensed users can use the TRACE PARTS web site for downloading new part families.

INTEGRATED

TRACE PARTS 3D is seamlessly integrated within Solid Edge and is compatible with other applications functioning on this platform. The application also communicates with Solid Edge for the automated creation of Parts Lists.  

        TRACE PARTS 3D for Solid Edge

  ”TRACE PARTS 3D is an indispensable tool for 3D design. It brings considerable and immediate productivity benefits. Its user-friendly and intuitive interface allows one to start using the application immediately after installation.” 

USER INTERFACE

TRACE PARTS 3D’s front-end interface is the fruit of many years’ experience and analysis of our customers’ desires. The interface has been designed using leading edge technology and is a highly customizable, powerful tool. The interface is composed of three main sections: A user driven hierarchical list of active parts, graphic representations of each part and the search filter section. This simple layout enables users to rapidly select parts that correspond to their requirements.

THE PARTS

TRACE PARTS 3D is an extensive library application, including many of the most frequently used mechanical parts in industry. The library includes such parts as: Fasteners, bearings, bushes, hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders, attachments, flanges, sections, shaft ends, keys, seals, positioning elements, support elements, piping, and others... New part families are added regularly, please contact us or consult our web site, www.trace-parts.com, for an up- to-date list of the parts in the library.

SEARCH ENGINE

To make it possible to view parts corresponding to current needs TRACE PARTS 3D is equipped with a sophisticated search engine. This search engine uses Visual Query  technology to display parts with respect to user defined criteria. Searches are performed according to criteria that the user drags from the list of possible criteria and drops on the list of applied filters. This instantaneously updates the list of active parts to contain only those that conform to the filter criteria applied.

By simply repeating the drag and drop process with your mouse the user can easily create very complex and specific filters. For example, you are working on a project in which you can only use stainless steel: You therefore simply select the stainless steel criteria and apply it to the list of active filters. This results in the library being filtered to only include stainless steel parts. The application also allows users to save search engine configurations for future use.

INSERTION

Each part within the library consists of a parametric model and an attached database of possible International Standard or manufacturer’s dimensions. Once the user has selected the part to be inserted a dimension selection dialogue box is displayed.

This selection screen includes a real time 3D visualization of the part to be inserted that conforms to the currently selected dimensions. This 3D model can be rotated and manipulated by the user and, when applicable, the level of detail of the part can be altered. This functionality allows users to verify parts before insertion and makes it possible to always insert the correct part the first time. Parts inserted are native Solid Edge 3D parts. Once inserted the part can be manipulated using the usual Solid Edge commands.

NETWORK USE

TRACE PARTS 3D is fully network compatible. Multiple stations or even entire drawing offices can be configured to use identical source files, while keeping individual library configurations. This means drawing office managers can have direct and exclusive control over the information and parts that are used by their personnel.

SMARTHELP

The Smarthelp functionality included within TRACE PARTS 2”) enables users to attach and display complementary information files concerning a selected part (characteristics, mounting conditions, manufacturers’ details, ...). This information can be in any of a number of different file formats (.doc, .avi, .xls, .htm, ...), and can be edited, created or completed by the user or the drawing office manager.

INTERNET

Users of TRACE PARTS 3D can keep up-to-date using the TRACE PARTS web site (www.trace-parts.com). This web site will allow licensed users to download the latest additions to the library.