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Help using the Configurator  

 

What is PARTserver/PARTsolutions?

PARTserver is a CAD model service used in conjunction with the welkerbearing.com website. Welker has contracted with PARTsolutions to provide this service. They provide CAD models to visitors of the Welker website. Models are delivered in the native CAD format of choice directly to the visitor.

How is PARTsolutions integrated into the Welker website?

When a component that has this functionality is selected visitors will be able to open the configurator page and configure the component as desired. The appropriate Order number is automatically generated and registered visitors may Generate a CAD model, a 3D preview and or purchase the configured part. Once generated a link is made available for the visitor to download the model in the format of their choice.

How much does a CAD model cost?

Models are provided free of charge to all visitors. However, all visitors are required to register on the Welker website before downloads can be made.

How do I know what parts have a CAD model/3D preview?

Parts with a Configurator icon in our Online Catalog have models available.

How do I locate and download a CAD model?

Parts with a  Configurator  icon in our Online Catalog have models available.

  • Locate and configure the desired Welker part number by using the provided configurators.
  • In the Login area, enter your email address and password. New users will be prompted to register.
  • Select Preferred CAD format from the drop down list.
  • When the part desired is configured, click the Generate CAD button.
  • Wait for the model to be generated
  • Click the generated download link and save your model

How do I open CATIA / SolidWorks Macro files?

How many CAD models can I download?

This is dependant on your account type and is set and controlled by the admin staff at Welker. Note: A log is kept of each request.

Can a model be previewed online?

Parts with a Configurator icon in our Online Catalog have a 3D preview available. You may wire frame, rotate, zoom, move, part transparent and assembly opaque the model.

  • Locate and configure the desired Welker part number by using the provided configurators.
  • When the part desired is configured, click the Generate 3D button.
  • Click on any of the labeled icons to utilize the various preview options.

How do I operate the 3D preview?

You can rotate the 3D model by dragging while left-clicking.
While right-clicking , drag upward to enlarge the view and downward to zoom out.
Double left click to restore the product view to screen size.
Single right click to the 3D model translucent.
Click both right and left mouse and drag to move the 3D model.

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1. Transparent drawing (line drawing)

5. Front preview

9. Preview from above

13. How to operate (help)

2. Delete opaque lines

6. Back preview

10. Preview from bottom

14. Viewer settings

3. Opaque line drawings available

7. Left preview

11. Stereo rotational view

 

4. Restore display size

8. Right preview

12. Development view

 

 
 
Available CAD Formats
 

Neutral 2D

Neutral 3D

BMP

 

CIP

 

DWF

ASCII

DWG

>=V14

DWF

Binary

DXF

V12

DWF

Compressed

IGES

 

DWG

>=V14

Metafile 3D

V2

DXF

V12

Parasolid

Binary

DXF

V9

Parasolid

Text

HPGL

V2

SAT

V2.0

IGES

>=V5.0

SAT

V2.1

JPEG

 

SAT

V3.0

Metafile 2D

V1

SAT

V4.0

Metafile 2D

V2

SAT

V5.0

MI

>=V8

SAT

V5.3

Postscript EPS

 

SAT

V6.0

SVG

 

STEP

AP203

TIFF

 

STEP

AP214a

 

 

STEP

AP214b

 

 

STL

 

 

 

VRML

>=V1.0

 

 

XGL

 

 


Native 2D

Native 3D

AutoCAD

>=V14

3D Studio MAX

 

Cadkey CDL

>=V19

AutoCAD

>=V14

Catia IUA

V4

Caddy++

SAT-V4.2

HP ME 10

>=V9

Catia

>=V5 R8

IDF

3

Catia IUA

V4

IDF

4

EAI

 

I-IDEAS

>=V7

I-IDEAS

V7

Medusa

>=2000i

I-IDEAS

V9

MegaCAD

>=V5

Intergraph EMS

 

SolidEdge

>=V12

Inventor

>=R5.3

Unigraphics

>=NX V1.0

Mechanical Desktop

>=V5

VisiCAD

 

MegaCAD

SAT-V2.0

VX (Varimetrix)

>=V5.0

PRO-Desktop

 

 

 

Proe Wildfire

 

 

 

SolidDesigner (LSP)

>=V7.5

 

 

SolidEdge

>=V12

 

 

SolidWorks

>=V2001+

 

 

TopSolid

>= 6.5253

 

 

Unigraphics

>=NX V1.0

 

 

VisiCad

 

 

 

VX (Varimetrix)

>=V5.0

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How do I specify a different CAD format?

  • Locate and configure the desired Welker part number by using the provided configurators.
  • In the Login area, enter your email address and password. New users will be prompted to register.
  • Use the drop down menu to select a different format.

How do I specify a different Default CAD format?

  • In the Login area, enter your email address and password. New users will be prompted to register.
  • Select the 'My Account' option in the top menu bar
  • Change the CAD format in the provided drop down list.

What are the system requirements for PARTserver?

  • Accurate account details for Welker to verify.
  • Supported browsers are Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 + or Netscape Navigator 4.0 +.
  • Java script must also be enabled.

What should I do if I have a problem or question?

First see if your problem or question is addressed on our Help pages If you are still experiencing problems or need additional assistance:

  • Downloading of models, configuration of browser or java script or site error messages, contact Welker Support
  • Navigating through the welkerbearing.com website, placing an order or general product inquiries, contact Welker Support
  • Product specifications and/or using our products with your application, contact Welker Support
  • If none of the above apply, check our Contact Us page for additional email addresses.

For immediate assistance, contact us at (800) 229-0890 Monday through Friday between 9am and 4pm EST.

Technical Support

Preview screen is not displayed

To display preview of the selected parts, ActiveX control must be installed in your browser.

[1] If ActiveX is not installed in your browser, when a component is selected, a dialog appears beneath the toolbar with the message "This site might require the following ActiveX control:…"

ActiveX Control


Click the dialog beneath toolbar to install "ActiveX control"

Install

Sometimes you will need to install the Cadenas part as a secondary action. Select Generate 3D preview and then double click the preview window when it fails to load. You should be prompted to load the ActiveX 3D viewer.

Cadenas ActiveX

Select Install and then you can preview 3D components on this or any PARTsolutions enabled web site.

 

* In the case ActiveX control is not installed properly
In Internet Explorer, click Internet Options on the Tools menu. Click the Security tab.
Click Internet, and then click Custom Level button to open the Active X settings
Check "Prompt" or "Enable" for "Download signed ActiveX controls:"
Restore original settings when ActiveX is installed successfully.

IE Options

Manual install

To obtain the web viwer for manual installation please visit www.partsolutions.com/webviewer

 

Java Must be installed for Firefox, Chrome etc

To display preview of the selected parts, JAVA must be installed in your browser.

Firefox 3.5 and above need Java 6 Fix level 16 + the same version works for both Firefox and Chrome.

See below for installation process of JAVA

Confirmation/InstallTop

 
 

I click on the Preview link and nothing happens.

Most likely the problem is that you have JavaScript disabled. See this section for instructions on enabling JavaScript.

How do I enable Java Script.

Use the following set of instructions based upon your browser type.

Internet Explorer 4x

  • Open Internet Explorer.
  • Click Tools – Internet Options.
  • Click the Security Tab.
  • Under Web Content Zone, click the Internet icon.
  • Click the Custom Level button.
  • Under Scripting – Active Scripting, choose Enable.
  • Click the OK button to save settings.

Other Browsers »

  • Please refer to your browser documentation for how to enable Javascript.

How do I enable Cookies?

Use the following set of instructions based upon your browser type.

Internet Explorer 6x +

  • Open Internet Explorer
  • Click Tools – Internet Options.
  • Click the Privacy Tab.
  • On the Privacy tab, move the slider to Medium or a lower setting as needed to permit our web site to work properly. Note: See Internet Explorer Help for other cookie options.
  • Click the OK button to save settings.

Internet Explorer 5x

  • Open Internet Explorer
  • Click Tools – Internet Options.
  • Click the Security Tab.
  • Select the Internet zone, and then click Custom Level.
  • Scroll down to the Cookies section.
  • For Allow cookies that are stored on your computer, optionally select Enable.
  • For Allow per-session cookies, select Enable, and then click OK.

Netscape 6x

  • Open Netscape.
  • Click Edit – Preferences.
  • In the Category pane, double-click Privacy and Security, and then click Cookies.
  • Select either Enable cookies for the originating web site only or Enable all cookies, and then click OK.

Note: You can also manage cookies on a site-by-site basis. For more information about privacy and cookies, refer to Netscape Help.
Netscape 4.7x

  • Open Netscape.
  • Click Edit – Preferences.
  • In the Category pane, click Advanced.
  • In the Cookies group box, select either Accept all cookies or Accept only cookies that get sent back to the originating server, and then click OK.

Other Browsers 

Please refer to your browser documentation for how to enable cookiesTop

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