Viewing individual visualization components

An assembly imported into Teamcenter as a single part file without CAD models may represent an assembly of individual solid objects. Teamcenter treats such an assembly as a single line in the structure and, by default, you cannot expand it to visualize the individual components. For example, if you import an assembly from a non-NX CAD system, Teamcenter creates a single part file without the associated CAD model within the structure.

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In this instance, parts files are not necessarily devoid of CAD models and structure. They may have NX or other CAD application models. However, these files may have more than one solid or subcomponent within them. A typical part file only has one subcomponent or solid in it.

To view the individual visualization components, you must specifically select the affected and unpacked structure line and choose Show Subcomponents. You can subsequently hide the subcomponents when you have viewed the assembly.

If the assembly node has a monolithic DirectModel dataset associated with it and the JT_File_OverrideChildren_Refsets user preference is set appropriately, Teamcenter uses the monolithic JT file to display the assembly. This icon means the assembly node has a monolithic JT file. If you use Show Subcomponents to expand the structure in the monolithic JT file, you can manipulate the individual subcomponents, control their visibility, and create product views capturing the current state.