Generate parts in a category and modify a category

The standard parts database groups standard parts together into standard part categories based on properties for the part. For example, all ANSI metric washers would be in one category, while all DIN bolts would be in a separate category. The parts delivered in the libraries can be thought of as parametric Solid Edge parts that provide all of the data needed to generate a particular part of a selected size. Generated parts are stored in a folder structure based on their categorization in the Standard Parts folder. You can generate all parts from a category or delete existing standard part categories.

Generate parts in a category
  1. Right-click an existing category or part.

  2. On the shortcut menu, click Generate Category.

Delete an existing category
  1. Right-click an existing category.

  2. On the shortcut menu, click Delete Category.

Add a new category
  1. On the Standard Parts Administrator dialog box, click an existing part.

  2. Click Part→Launch Part Editor.

  3. On the Standard Parts Part Editor dialog box, click the Assign Category button.

  4. On the Category dialog box, click an existing category.

  5. On the Category dialog box, click the Add button.

  6. Type a new name for the category and press Enter.

Rename an existing category
  1. On the Standard Parts Administrator dialog box, click an existing part.

  2. Click Part→Launch Part Editor.

  3. On the Standard Parts Part Editor dialog box, click the Assign Category button.

  4. On the Category dialog box, click an existing category.

  5. On the Category dialog box, click the Rename button.

  6. Type a new name for the category and press Enter.

Remove an existing category
  1. On the Standard Parts Administrator dialog box, click an existing part.

  2. Click Part→Launch Part Editor.

  3. On the Standard Parts Part Editor dialog box, click the Assign Category button.

  4. On the Category dialog box, click an existing category.

  5. On the Category dialog box, click the Remove button.

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