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Without any programming skills, how can one edit a design system in order to generate corresponding CAD drawings of complex shapes, where for parts with the same structural type it is sufficient to enter the relevant parameter values? The serialized part design system in Haochen CAD drawing software can solve the above problems. Next, I will demonstrate for you some CAD tutorials related to this part design and development system! User Guide for CAD Part Design and Development System: The GMsPartBuilder2009 series part design and development system is a new product developed by Haicheng Company for series part design and development. Its maintenance program can be used independently on Win2000/WinXP platforms, while its output program is tightly integrated with Haicheng CAD mechanical software. This system is provided for use by graphic designers; it is a program that allows non-programmers (graphic designers) to save their drawing data in a database (Access) and retrieve it as needed. The designer does not need professional software programming skills; simply being able to use CAD-like products is sufficient to carry out the editing process in the design system. No matter how complex the shape, it can be drawn as long as it is conceivable; this system allows for sequential storage, and for components with similar structures, simply entering the corresponding parameter values will yield the accurate shape. This software is suitable for the entire process of manufacturing design, development, and management of part libraries, and it is the preferred tool for designers to create and store parts. Storing your design results in GMsPartBuilder2009 is the most flexible, secure, and convenient option. Next, we will provide a detailed introduction to this feature. In the HaoChen CAD mechanical software, by calling 【HaoChen Machinery (M)】→【Series Part Design System (S)】→【Series Part Output (S)] or entering the command “GM_SPART_OUT (or XL)”, the “Series Part Design and Development System” dialog box will appear, as shown in the figure below. (1) Interface Overview ① Part Tree and Graphic List: There are two ways to display parts: the part tree and the graphic list. By selecting a picture of the part, the part can also be chosen for dispatch. ②On the shipment interface, users can select a configuration file. In the command menu, select the “Select Profile” option under the File menu, and the “Select Profile” dialog box will appear. As shown in the figure below. Click the “…” button, select the configuration file in the settings profile interface that appears, then click the “OK” button; the part management interface will list the part libraries from the selected configuration file. ③Quick search is limited to the current database, and it works by performing an inclusion search based on the database’s attributes. First, select the attribute field, such as “Code”, then enter the value of that attribute field in the input box on the right side; for example, “GB”. The part names that meet the search criteria will be displayed in the drop-down window. By selecting one of these parts, it is possible to locate it ； To switch to the found part, click the “Next” button. ④After selecting a part in the part tree, the browsing interface displays an image of that part ； When the view name is selected, it is displayed as the image of the current view. ⑤Below the Parameter tab and the Parameter List interface, there are 4 tabs: Original Parameters, Structural Parameters, Attribute Parameters, and Point Table Parameters. Users can select these tabs to view the corresponding results, which are displayed in the Parameter List area. In the original parameters and structural parameters interface, parameter values can be modified and used in the calculation of the current results, but the modified data cannot be saved in the database ； The attribute parameters and point table parameters display, respectively, the attribute information of the part as well as the calculation formulas and results for the feature points; these cannot be modified here. ⑥Parameter Display Control: Below the interfaces for original parameters and structural parameters, there is a “Parameter Display Control” button used to control the visibility of parameters in the current interface. It can only control the current outbound interface; if you want to retain its settings, they should be configured within the maintenance program. Click the “Parameter Display Control” button, and the “Structural Parameter List” dialog box will appear. ⑦In the view options, the rectangular box containing the view name is in a selectable state, indicating the view that is to be released. ⑧Outbound option: Part grouping – Parts are displayed in the diagram as a single \"object group\". Parts as blocks: Whether parts appear in the drawing as blocks or as individual entities. Background fading: Whether to automatically fade the background after the part is dispatched. Basic elements: Outputs entities defined as “basic elements”, such as graphic outlines, etc. Dimensioning: Outputs entities defined with the identifier “Dimensioning”. Other annotations: Outputs entities whose defined entity identifier is “Other Annotations”. The annotation scale follows the main image frame: The annotation scale changes as the ratio of the main image frame changes. Allow dragging: Whether it is possible to draw graphics for part dispatch outside the base point; if selected, drawing is allowed at any location ； Otherwise, it will output using the base point of the part or view as the insertion point. (2) Illustrate with an example by invoking the machine tool fixture 1\nut\connection nut as per JB/T 8004.3-1999, and explain in detail the steps for invoking the parametric library. ①Select the part, enter its code in the quick search bar, and use JB/T 8004.3-1999 for positioning. ② Choose the parameters and output options; from all the parameter details of the part, select the second data record, change the value of “L” to “55”, select a top-view layout, and set the output options to “basic elements”, “dimensioning”, “allow dragging”, “hide background”, and “adjust scaling according to the main drawing frame”. ③For drawing points, the command-line output of the “Draw Part” button shows: Starting calculation of structural parameters, Completion of calculation of structural parameters, Starting calculation of part point list, Completion of calculation of part point list. Select position or Rotate 90 degrees (A)/Flip left/right (S)/Flip up/down (D)/Change angle (R)/Change base point (T). Select the target position in the drawing area, or perform operations such as flipping and rotating as prompted. As shown in the figure below: This CAD tutorial introduces how to use the serialized part design and development system in the Haochen Mechanical CAD drawing software. Isn’t it simple? Those who are interested, hurry up and take action!