Features and Operations

The Validation function checks for errors in the Moves, Measures, and Tolerances in the assembly tree. The Validation function can be used Pre-Analysis Validation; before running the Monte Carlo analysis Contributor Analysis, or Post-Analysis Validation checks for errors that occurred when the Monte Carlo analysis or Contributor Analysis were performed. After 3DCS performs either Before or After Analysis Validation, the result is saved in a temporary file (DCSModel.txt for Pre-Analysis and DCS_run.txt for Post-Analysis) and displayed in a dialog. By double clicking on a feature in the list, you can quickly edit to the Move, Tolerance or Measurement to resolve the issue.

Topics in this Section:

GD&T Checker and Relationship Wizard

Before Analysis Validation Errors

After Analysis Validation Errors

Compliant Validation - Warnings and Errors

Mechanical Validation - Warnings and Errors

Procedure for performing Pre-Analysis Validation:

1.From the 3DCS Tools toolbar, select Validate Model.

2.Validate information will be displayed on screen.

3.Double click on any issues listed under Summary window, you want to fix.

4.See the following pages on Validation Errors (Pre-Validation) for interpreting any error or warning messages.

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