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ZW3D Object Manager

Tools > ZW3D Manager (Object Level)

The ZW3D Object Manager lists all root objects (e.g., parts, drawing packets, drawing sheets, root sketches, CAM process plans, etc.) in the active ZW3D file. You can activate a root object for editing by double-left-clicking it from the list. You can right-click on an item in the list and select commands from the Object Editor pop-up menu. These and additional option buttons are provided along the right side of the browser. Each of these options are discussed below.

Root Object List

Selection Options

• Filter
  This filter is on the top of the manager. Use this option to filter the root object list to show only the root object of the selected type (About ZW3D Levels ).
  
  
• Find
  Search the specific root objects. First enter the keywords in the Find field and select a required column, then press the "Enter" key to start searching.
  
  
• Select all
  Selects all root objects in the list.
  
  
  
• Unselect
  Unselect all root objects in the list.
  
  
  
  

Right-click Menu

• Edit
  Activates the select root object for editing.
  
  


• Rename
  Renames the selected root object. Enter a new name in the text input field.
  
  


• Delete
  Deletes the selected root object. You can also do this by selecting Edit > Delete from the pull down menu bar.
  
  Each deletion is recorded as separate undo/redo step. You can use undo from the Utility Tool Bar to get them back. The ZW3D Configuration Form to sets the maximum allowable undo/redo steps. You can also use the Delete Root Object command ( Edit > Delete)

CAUTION: If you delete a root object, all entities contained in it (e.g., geometry, sketches, attributes, etc.) will be also be deleted.

• Cut (to 3D Clipboard)
  Cut the selected root object. Use this command to move it to the 3D clipboard. You can then use the Paste from Clipboard (3D) command (see below) to paste it into any active ZW3D file. Until using the Paste command, this root object is deleted from the active file.
  
  
• Copy (to 3D Clipboard)
  Copy the selected root object. Use this command to copy it to the 3D clipboard. You can then use the Paste command (see below) to paste it into any active ZW3D file. You can also use the Copy Root Object command ( Edit > Copy)
  
  
• Paste (from 3D Clipboard)
  You must first use the Cut or Copy command (see above) before using this command. This command pastes the contents of the 3D Clipboard into any active ZW3D file.
  
  
  
• Separate
  This option to provide a compatible way to separate a many-object-possessing file into different individual Z3 files.
  
  
  
• Keep the objects in original file
  Check this option, the separation of the object not only to save in the new Z3 file, but also to kept in the original Z3 files. Otherwise, it only to keep in the new Z3 files.
  
  
• When the file name is repeated
  When output filename conflicts in Save directory, specify one of three selections below to solve it.
  
  

Ask user
The user is notified of the conflict and asked if he would like to continue with writing the file or not.

Auto rename
Rewrite out of date files.

Skip
Refuse to rewrite the existing file.


• Save directory
  Specify the save directory of new Z3 file.
  
  


• Regen
  This option forces the regeneration of selected root object (i.e. part, CAM plan, sheet).
  
  
  
• Rederive
  If the selected root object is a part that was derived from another part, this option will force it to be derived again (i.e., it will be recalculated from the part it was derived from). Changes to the parent part will be incorporated into the derived part.
  
  
• Inquire
  Select this option to display information about the selected root object including Created Date, Last Modified and File size.

Preview Mode

• Off
  Select this option to disable preview mode.
  
  
• Graphic
  Select this option to preview the graphics associated with a selected root object. The root object will be displayed in the preview window with the current viewing mode. Use the View Menu to set the viewing mode. Objects can still be activated for editing using the normal methods described above.

 

How to Quickly preview your Root Objects

If you want to preview all or many of your root objects, simply select an object and then use the <up arrow> and <down arrow> keys on your keyboard or use your Middle Mouse Wheel.  Each object will appear in the preview window!

 

 

• Attribute
  Select this option to preview the part attributes of a selected part/assembly. You can use the displayed Part Attributes Form to derive a new root object or filter the  list of root objects.
  
  
• Assembly
  Select this option to display the components information in Assembly Manager for the selected part/assembly.

Other Options

• Export
  Export the information of selected root objects (highlighted) to *.xml or *.xls format. If nothing is selected, it will export all root objects.
  
  


• Column view
  Set which items to show in the object manager.
  
  

Previewing Part Attributes

With Quick View set to Attribute the Part Attributes Form is displayed when a root object selected. It displays the part attributes for that root object. Note that the Derive new part and the Filter list by checked items buttons are now active on the Part Attributes Form.

Notes

1. Using the (Ctrl) and (Shift) Keys for Selection - When you select an item from the list, the item will highlight indicating that it has been selected. You can use the (Shift) key to select blocks of items. (Shift)+(Left-click) will select all items between the picked item and the first item on the active pick list -- all other items are unpicked. You can use (Ctrl)+(Left-click) to unpick an item from the active pick list.