9. Common features / functions of the plugin

BIMcatalogs.net BIMcatalogs.net is started. After starting, you have full access to all content - seamlessly integrated into your system.

Replace: With this command the plugin is started as well - only for the replacement procedure to be followed then, which asks for a selected product to be replaced (if nothing is selected).

Extras -> Settings: PARTadmin is opened. There you can access configuration files, license, for example.

Support connects you with our customer service where you will get support.

-> The dialog PARTsolutions system information is opened, which shows all relevant system settings.

  • Retrieve additional detailed information: Additional information is added to the standard information in order to narrow down the problem.

  • E-mail support: Send system information directly to the support via e-mail.

  • Save to file: Save the system information in a file.

  • Support Tools: Open a website with CADENAS contact data. Create a support ticket with issue no.

Help opens this help.

Info shows the version number and allows access to 3rd party licenses and the end user license agreement.

The plugin starts with the list of all manufacturer catalogs which you can manually browse.

Also the full-text search can be used:

When having identified / found a product - the exact variant can be configured. In the top area, all possible options are available, in the bottom area, a 3D preview of the variant will appear in real-time. At the very bottom, there is a button to transfer the product variant to your target system.

After exporting to your system, the object is pinned to the mouse cursor for individual placement using the features of your CAD system.

Replacing works similar as inserting. The only difference is that you should select the part to be replaced in CAD before calling "Replace" - otherwise this will be requested.

The plugin also allows to replace all identical instances of the selected part:

The plugin then asks if it should open the part that was selected in CAD - if recognized. [Yes] opens the exact recognized variant. [No] opens the plugin and either starts with the list of manufacturer catalogs or the last used product.