This procedure shows you how to define custom properties for a non-graphic part that does not require units. Although no 3D model is required for these parts, they still need to be documented in a bill of material or parts list. For example, you may require a small quantity of grease that on the parts list is documented "As Required".
| Step 1. |
In the part document, choose Application menu→Properties→File Properties to open the Properties dialog box. |
| Step 2. |
On the Custom tab, in the Name box, type: SE_ASSEMBLY_QUANTITY_OVERRIDE. |
| Step 3. |
In the Type box, select Number from the list. |
| Step 4. |
In the Value box, type 1 (one). Then click the Add button. |
| Step 5. |
In the Name box, type: SE_ASSEMBLY_QUANTITY_STRING. |
| Step 6. |
In the Type box, select Text from the list. |
| Step 7. |
In the Value box, type the constant text you want. For example: As Required. Then click the Add button. |
To use the custom properties in an assembly, do the following:
Place the part into the assembly. The "As Required" property is automatically recognized in the Occurrence Properties dialog box. To review the part's properties, select the part in the PathFinder tab or the graphics window, then on the shortcut menu, choose Occurrence Properties.
Tip:
You can place a non-graphic part in an assembly without applying relationships by holding the Shift key, then dragging the part into the assembly.
If you use many non-graphic parts at your company, you can create a template that has the non-graphic part custom properties defined.