Create a special part

You can create special part at any scale. When Advance checks for identical parts, different scales for the same special part are not considered. This means that a special part can get the same position number at different scales.

It is recommended to draw and create special parts at full size (1:1).

Note:

• Special parts can be welded and bolted to other Advance objects.
• Bolt grip lengths cannot be calculated for special parts unless the default is set to do so.

To access the command

Tools tool palette:

Command line: _astm4commspecialpartblock

To create a special part

1. Create a separate DWG, draw the part using AutoCAD solids.
2. Save the file and close it.
3. Verify that the AutoCAD variable Insunits is set to the correct value for the units used in the models. For mm, set the value to 4.
4. Tools tool palette: Click .
5. Define the special part insertion point.

• The special part is created according to the current UCS. The properties dialog box appears.