PMI Tools: Popup Menus

Access: To display the PMI popup menu of editing options, pick the appropriate PMI symbol, and then right-click it.

A number of operations can be performed on the PMIs via popup menus. The menu that is displayed depends on whether the PMI was created in Cimatron or imported from another CAD system.

To display the PMI popup menu:

Pick (left-click) the appropriate PMI symbol/text.

 

Right-click to display one of the following popup menus:

PMI created in Cimatron:

Imported PMI:

 

Edit

Edit the selected PMI. The relevant PMI dialog is displayed. Edit the PMI as required.
This option is only displayed for PMIs created in Cimatron.

Note: The relevant PMI dialog is also displayed by double-clicking the PMI symbol.

Delete

Delete the selected PMI. A warning message is displayed.

Hide

Hide the selected PMI. Use the Show button to show the hidden entities.

Clear Selection

Clear the PMI you have selected. The PMI symbol is no longer highlighted as "selected". See Clear Selection.

Export Text to File

The selected text is displayed in a Notepad window. This option is only created for PMIs imported from another CAD system.
Example:Example:

Right-click the text:

The text is displayed in a Notepad window:

 

Highlight Leaf

When an assembly is activated, highlight the assembly (in the tree pane) that the PMI belongs to. See Highlight Leaf.

Some functionality may be dependent on the product package. Contact your Reseller if you require a license.