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BmInsert

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Inserts a sheet metal form feature and mechanical and BIM components.
Inserts a RFA* file as a BIM component into the current drawing.

The source drawing of the component is not affected. A virtual component is created, representing the drawing in the assembly.

* RFA import is a work-in-progress.
Some general guidelines about the current V19 RFA import functionality are:

  1. We don’t support RFA files older than 2011.

  2. Files from 2011 to 2014 get imported, but since there was a major format change from 2014 to 2015, there might be issues with nested families.

  3. Files from 2015 to 2018 get imported correctly. At the moment, we import extrusions, blends, revolutions, and sweeps.

  4. Only the geometry of the family is imported, no parameters nor properties.

  5. We are working on RFA 2019 support.

 

Accessing the Command

BIM Workspace

 Insert BIM Component

menu bar: BIM| Insert BIM Component
toolbar:  BIM Windows
ribbon:  Home | Insert BIM Component

Mechanical Workspace

 Insert Component

 Insert Form Feature

menu bar:

  • Assembly | Insert Component
  • Sheet Metal | Insert Form Feature

toolbar: 

  • Assembly | Insert Component
  • Sheet Metal | Insert Form Feature

ribbon:

  • Assembly | Modify | Insert Component
  • Home | Assembly | Insert Component
  • Assembly | Modify | Insert Component
  • Sheet Metal | Modify | Insert Form Feature

 

: bminsert

BIM Workspace

Displays a File dialog box:

Select a window or door to insert, then double click or click the Open button.

The parameters of the selected component display in the Properties panel.

Optionally, edit the parameters.

Prompts you in the command bar:

Select insertion point or [Edit inserted entity/Rotate component/set Base point/Name/insertion Type/Flip/mUltiple/Change target 3d solids] <0, 0, 0>: (Specify the insertion point or choose an option.)

 

Move the cursor over a solid; the face under the cursor highlights: The UCS aligns dynamically with the selected face; if the edge by which the cursor enters the solid is horizontal or vertical, the X-axis of the UCS is horizontal, otherwise the X-axis is aligned with the edge; the Z-axis is perpendicular to the face of the solid. Specify point to insert.

Hit the Ctrl-key to switch between Select insertion point and Edit inserted entity mode.

Select insertion point

Allows to specify the insertion point.

From the middle of each edge of the placement rectangle dynamic dimensions display to the nearest parallel edge on the face of the solid.
Press the TAB key to cycle the fields.
Type a value in the dynamic dimension fields, then press the TAB key, to lock the field which then turns red.
Only one of two parallel dimensions can be locked. If a dimension value is entered, and the other, parallel dimension was already locked, it will be unlocked..
Press Enter or click to insert the selected block.


  1. Locked field
  2. Current field
  3. Unlocked field
  4. Unlocked field

Edit inserted entity

Allows to specify the width and height of the placement rectangle of the insert.

This option is only available if the W (width) and/or H (height) parameters are defined in the component source drawing.

Prompts you: Edit [Height/Width/Done] <Height>:

Two dynamic dimension fields show the current width and height of the placement rectangle.

Type a value in the current dynamic dimension field, then press the TAB key to switch to the other field.

Tap the Ctrl-key to switch to Select Insertion Point mode.

 

Mechanical Workspace

Displays a dialog box:

Select a mechanical component drawing, then double click or press the Open button.

The parameters of the selected component display in the Properties panel.

Optionally, edit the parameters.

The component is attached to the cursor with its origin point.

Dynamic dimensions display X and Y coordinates from the origin of the current coordinate system. For Windows and Doors components the command displays four dynamic dimensions similar to BIMINSERT.

Prompts you in the command bar:

Select insertion point or [Edit inserted entity/Rotate component/set Base point/Name/insertion Type/Flip/mUltiple/Change target 3d solids] <0, 0, 0>: (Specify the insertion point or choose an option.)

 

Command Options

Option

Description

Edit inserted entity

Allows to edit the parameters of the selected insert.

Prompts you:

Enter the parameter name or press ENTER to finish:

Press F2 to open the Prompt History window.

Type the name of a parameter.

Prompts you:

Enter expression < 30.00 >: - Type a value, then press Enter.

Prompts you:

Enter the parameter name or press ENTER to finish: - Type the name of a parameter or press Enter.

The insert is updated.

Parameters can also be edited in the Properties panel:

    

Rotate component

Allows to define the rotation angle of the component.

Prompts you:

Specify rotation angle of the insert: - Enter the rotation angle.

set Base point

Allows to specify a different base point to insert the component.

Prompts you:

New base point <0,0,0>: - Specify a new base point.

The new base point is attached to the cursor.

Name

Allows to define the insert name of the component.

Prompts you:

Component insert name <DefaultName>: - Type the insert name for the component.

insertion type

Allows to specify the insertion type: Local or External

Prompts you:

Specify component type [Local/External] <External>: - Choose an option.

Flip

Inserts the selected insert in the opposite face of the solid.

Multiple

Allows to insert multiple inserts of the same component or create an array.

Prompts you:

Select insertion point or [Edit inserted entity/Rotate/Base point/Name/Insertion Type/Flip/Array]:

Optionally, choose an option, then do one of the following:

  • Select multiple insertion points. Press Enter to stop inserting more copies.

  • Array - creates an associative array of components.
    Prompts you:
    Specify base point for the array: - Specify a point.
    Enter columns spacing or set [Direction]: - Specify a distance or choose Direction.
    Enter the distance between rows or set [Single row/Rectangular/Direction]: - Specify a distance or choose an option.
    Select an end point for creating the array: - Move the cursor to dynamically define the extents of the array, then click a point.
    Accept resulting array or edit [Base point/Columns/Rows] <Accept>: -  Press Enter to accept the array or choose an option.

Change target 3d solids

Allows to choose solids to which component-based feature will be applied.

Prompts you:

Select target 3D solids or [cleaR/Select all affected 3d solids] <Select all affected 3d solids>: - Select target solids, choose an option, or press Enter.

  • Clear: No solids will be affected by the component being inserted.
  • Select all affected 3d solids: - All solids intersecting or touching solids from BC_SUBTRACT and BC_UNITE layers will be affected.

 

Related Commands

BmDissolve - dissolves a mechanical component inserted in the current drawing.

BmForm - creates a new mechanical component and inserts it into the current drawing.

BmLink - Changes target 3D solids of component-based features.

BmMech - converts the current drawing into a mechanical main component.

BmUnlink - breaks the connection between a component insert (e.g. a Window) and a 3D solid (e.g. a Wall) retaining the opening.

ComponentsPanelOpen - opens the Components panel as a docked panel.

DmCopyFaces - copies a set of 3D solid faces forming a feature (e.g. hole, rib or protrusion) to a new position on the same or another 3D solid.

SmReplace - replaces form features (including recognized ones) in sheet metal parts with form features from the built-in or user library.

SmRibCreate - creates associative Rib form features on sheet metal parts from 2D profiles.

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