T-FLEX Parametric CAD. Fundamentals. 2D Design

Fundamentals. Two-Dimensional Design
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Move the pointer to the selected fragment and create a leader note by defining two points. The leader note
parameters dialog box will appear on the screen. The position number of the selected record appears in the
respective parameter input box automatically (see the chapter “Leader Notes”).
There is yet another way to create a BOM leader note. Move the pointer to the desired 2D fragment. The
fragment and the respective record will be highlighted. If the drawing was created by projecting the 3D
model, then move the pointer to one of the lines in the 2D projection. The projection and the 3D fragment
will be highlighted, along with the record corresponding to this fragment. The further steps are the same as in
the former approach.
The records, whose positions have not been set yet, are marked by a certain color in the record selection
window. The highlighting color is defined by the parameter “Background Color of Records Linked with
Positions” in the command “SO: Set System Options” on the “BOM” tab.
The described command provides two-way referencing between the BOM record and the leader note position
set in the drawing (the BOM leader). Upon any changes in the assembly or in the BOM properties that affect
the numbers of the record positions in the BOM, the positions set in the assembly will automatically adjust
after refreshing. The positions can be refreshed by using the following commands:
1. The command “BRP: Refresh BOM Leader Note Positions”:
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“Tools|Bill of Materials|
Update Positions”
This command is convenient when modifying the sorting conditions or other parameters that affect position
numbers in the BOM. In the described cases, this command is sufficient. As a result, the positions in the
assembly will update and assume the appropriate numbers.
2. The command “BRA: Refresh Bills of Materials and Leader Note Positions”:
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“Tools|Bill of Materials|
Update All”
This command can be conveniently used when modifying the assembly, as fragments are inserted or
removed. In this case, upon calling the command, the BOM is updated along with the positions set in the
assembly.