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3D Spare Parts Shop

This guide covers uploading 3D models, interacting with them, creating Work Orders, and deleting 3D models.

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Written by George Newman
Updated over 3 months ago

Overview

The 3D Spare Parts Shop is a powerful feature designed to streamline the management of spare parts using advanced 3D modeling capabilities. This guide will show you how to use the feature to interact with 3D models and create Work Orders (WOs) for spare parts.

Key Features

Interactive 3D Model Handling

  • Drill Down to Spare Parts: Once your 3D model is uploaded, you can interact with it to drill down to any spare part within the model.

  • Work Order Creation: By right-clicking on a spare part in the 3D model, you can create a Spare Part Work Order directly from the model.

Accessibility

The 3D Spare Parts Shop feature is available on both the OEM and facility web platforms.

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Upload Your 3D Model

1. Navigate to the 3D Spare Parts Shop: Go to Assets > Machines. Click on the machine you want to upload the 3D model for, then click on the 3D Model Tab.

2. Upload a 3D File: Click on “**browse from your device**” and select your 3D file. The platform supports the following open-source and CAD exchange formats:

Format Group

Description

Supported File Formats

Open

Open-source formats

  • 3ds

  • 3mf

  • Collada

  • fbx

  • GLTF Binary, GLTF JSON

  • obj

  • off

  • OpenSG

  • ply

  • stl

  • VRML

  • X3D Binary, X3D Classic, X3D XML

CAD Exchange

Standard formats for data exchange between systems

  • IGES

  • IFC

  • KBL

  • OpenT

  • STEP

  • STEP242+XML

Step 2: Interact with the 3D Model

1. View the Model: Once uploaded, your 3D model will be displayed.

2. Drill Down: Right-click on a part and select “**Fly to**” or double-click on different parts of the model to drill down and view individual spare parts.

3. Navigate Using Menu: Use the menu on the left side of the screen to quickly navigate to specific parts.

Step 3: Create a Spare Part Work Order

1. Right-Click on a Spare Part: While viewing the 3D model, right-click on any spare part.

2. Select Create Work Order: From the right-click menu, select the option to create a Spare Part Work Order.

3. Fill in Work Order Details: Enter the necessary details for the Work Order.

4. Submit: Click on the submit button to create the Work Order.

Delete a 3D Model

To delete a 3D model, click on the bin icon located at the top right corner of the 3D model. Confirm the deletion by clicking 'delete' when the prompt appears.

For further assistance, please consult the related help articles linked below.

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