Assembly interference dialog box

Analyzes selected sets of components for interference. If interference is found, the interfering volume is temporarily displayed. A report describes the interfering components and the location and volume of the centroid of the interfering body. If no interference is found, an appropriate message appears.

Access:

Ribbon: Inspect tab Interference panel Analyze Interference

Interference Analysis

Selects one or two sets of components to analyze for interference. Interference between sets is analyzed, or if a subassembly or group of components is selected as a single set, analyzes within the set.

Define Set #1

Selects one or more components to analyze as a group.

Define Set #2

Selects one or more components to analyze as a group.

As analysis progresses, the percent complete displays on the screen. For large numbers of components or a large assembly, analysis can be lengthy.

Note: To analyze interference among components in a set, select all components in Set #1, and then click OK.

Interference Detected

When analysis is complete, the number of instances of interference and their combined volumes, if applicable, display in a message. Click OK to close the dialog box or click More to show the analysis report in table form. To adjust width, drag column margins.

Item

Lists the interference volume in numerical order, according to the browser order.

Part 1

Lists the file name of the part in Set #1 that interferes with a part in Set #2. If the part is a member of a subassembly, shows both the file name and the part number.

Part 2

Lists the file name of the part in Set #2 that interferes with a part in Set #1. If the part is a member of a subassembly, shows both the file name and part number.

Centroid

Lists the x, y, z coordinates, relative to the assembly origin, of the interference centroid.

Volume

Lists the volume of the interference found.

You can modify parts to eliminate the interference. You can either print the interference report or copy it to the Clipboard and open it in a text editor or spreadsheet.