Representation PropertyManager

You can create a representation of a physical product in the ConfigurationManager: CAD Family tab. Representations share a part number with the parent physical product.

This information applies to SOLIDWORKS if you enable the Design with SOLIDWORKS app.

Representations are not mapped to the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. Only physical products are mapped.

To specify representation properties, do one of the following:

  • Create a configuration:
    • With a physical product selected in the CAD Family tab, click Inserts representation in a physical product .
  • Edit a configuration:
    • In the CAD Family tab, right-click a representation and click Edit Representation .

Representation Properties

Name Specifies the Physical Product name.

Do not use the forward slash (/) or "at" sign (@) in the name. A warning message appears when you close the PropertyManager if the name is blank, contains invalid characters, or already exists.

Description (Optional) Specifies a description that identifies the configuration when you view configuration properties.
Suppress new features and mates (Assemblies only) Suppresses new mates and features in this configuration that are added to other configurations. When cleared, includes the new, resolved mates and features in this configuration.

New features in assemblies include assembly feature cuts and holes, component patterns, reference geometry, and sketches. These features belong to the assembly and not to an assembly component.
Suppress new components (Assemblies only) Suppresses new components in this configuration that are added to other configurations. When cleared, includes the new, resolved components in this configuration.
Suppress new features (Parts only) Suppresses new features in this configuration that are added to other configurations. When cleared, includes the new features in this configuration.