Attach the part's PDF drawing to see it beside the 3D model in every stage, so you can check threads, depths and tolerances the model doesn't show. CAM Assist only displays the drawing: it doesn't read the callouts or change your hole groups. Set threads and other hole details yourself in the Feature planning stage.
Before you start
- Have the drawing as a PDF. Other file types are ignored.
Attach the drawing
- In the Assessment stage, find Part drawing (marked Optional). You can also attach it at the top of the Feature planning stage, in the Add the part drawing box.
- Click Choose PDF and pick the file, or drag the PDF onto the box.
In Assessment, the drawing opens beside the model and its card reads Shown beside the model. On Overview, the Feature planning row shows Drawing: Added.
View the drawing
At the bottom of the viewer, choose:
- 3D: the model only.
- Drawing: the drawing only.
- Split: both. Choose Model above drawing or Model beside drawing, and drag the divider to resize them.
On the drawing, use Zoom in, Zoom out and Fit sheet, or hold Ctrl and scroll, and drag to move around. Each page is labeled Sheet 1, Sheet 2 and so on. The body chips in the viewer are hidden while the drawing covers the model. See Viewer controls.
Replace or remove the drawing
- In Assessment, click Remove drawing (bin icon) on the drawing card.
- In Feature planning, click Replace drawing to pick a different PDF, or Remove drawing to take it off the part.
If the drawing doesn't open
| Message | What to do |
|---|---|
| This file could not be read. Choose the PDF again. | Choose the file again. Make sure it isn't open or locked in another program. |
| This file could not be opened as a PDF. | The file isn't a valid PDF. Export the drawing to PDF again, then attach it. |
Rendering the drawing… shows while a large drawing loads. Wait for it.