This area guides the user through the configuration of a CAD model by the creation of a product number. The Configurator has been designed to handle compatibility issues in real time in order to ensure that the part number configured is valid.

• Copy Part Number: Copies the Part Number to your Clipboard (Chrome only)
• Get CAD Now: Takes you to a Confirmation page where you will have the option to change your Delivery Options and CAD formats before you submit you CAD Model Request.
• Get Replacement Parts: Shows how to order Replacement Parts and their individual Part Numbers. (if available)
• Add To Briefcase: Adds the valid part number to the list of parts in the Briefcase and take the user to the Briefcase page. For more information on the Briefcase click here.
• Get Quote: Takes you to the pre-filled Quote Form.
• View Catalog: Launches PHD's Online Catalog page for the selected product series.
• Product Info: Displays the Product Information page for the selected product series.

The Briefcase offers users a place to store their configured part numbers before requesting CAD models. It can also be used to send a request for multiple CAD models simultaneously. Clicking the "Briefcase" button will take the user to their list of configured part numbers.

1. Configure a new part number and choose the "Add Part To Briefcase" option
2. Move a previously requested part number to the Briefcase from your History

To request the CAD models specified by your configured part numbers, just check the "Check to Get CAD" box for each PHD part you would like. You also have the option of open/extended or closed/retracted for each CAD model you request. All CAD models will be sent in the same email and zipped in one zip file. You can choose up to three formats for your group of CAD model requests by using the "Change Formats" button.

When you have all of the options set to exactly how you would like to receive them, click the "Submit CAD Requests" button in the middle of the page. This will submit your requests and build the CAD models as you have specified. This will also move all of the checked part numbers from your Briefcase to your History. To remove a part number from your Briefcase without submitting a request, simply click the "Delete" button for the part number you would like to remove.

The History page provides you with a complete list of all the CAD models you have requested in the past:

Initially, you will only be shown the part numbers for the last ten CAD models you requested. If you have requested more than ten CAD models, you can click the "Show All History" button to give you the complete list of all of your requested CAD models.

You can move part numbers from your History to your Briefcase by checking the boxes under "Copy to Briefcase?". Once you have checked all the part numbers you would like to send to the briefcase, click the "Copy Checked Parts To Briefcase" button, and you will be sent to your Briefcase and all of the checked parts will be there as well.

Your History also provides a status for each of your configures CAD models:

• Emailed - Your CAD models have been emailed to you.
• Download Available - Click on this link and you will be able to directly download your CAD models from your web browser.
• Generating Models - Your CAD models are currently being generated. Check back in a few minutes to see if they are available for download.
• Download Expired - After a period of three days, your CAD models are no longer available for download.

View and Change CAD Specific Information (e.g. CAD Formats, Delivery Method)

CAD Formats: We provide support for a large variety of CAD formats in both 2D and 3D styles which includes most of the more popular ones in use today. Nearly all of our CAD models are available in native formats such as Catia, Unigraphics, SolidWorks, etc., which can be imported directly into a CAD environment giving the user all of the features and functionality of his CAD station. Our native files are assemblies, not a part, so you are able to manipulate the model providing the user with a broader range of uses. In addition to native formats, we also offer a variety of neutral formats such as Step, Parasolid, SAT, etc. which, after going through a short translation process, will open within most CAD environments providing you with a very functional CAD model.

File Delivery Options:

• Drawing Option Default - You have the option of receiving your CAD models in one of two positions:
  
  
  Open/Extended
  
  Closed/Retracted
  
  


• Delivery Method - You have two options on how your CAD models will be delivered:
  • Download - allows you to download your CAD models through your web browser. You will have to wait for a brief period while your CAD models are generated (most take less than two minutes). Your download is accessible for up to three days through your History page.
  • Emailed - Send the CAD Models to an email address of your choices. (e.g. youself, customer, co-worker)
  • Direct to SolidWorks - If you have your SolidWorks CAD program running your CAD models can be directly inserted into your SolidWorks CAD system.
• Email Format - If the "Email Zipped File" delivery method is chosen, you also have a choice of receiving the email in text format or HTML format.