Explode

You can use the explode functionality either:

• To understand better the structure of your assembly and analyze the dismount capability or
• To obtain a printed document of your exploded product for further analysis.

Depending on your configuration, you can use the Explode in V5 workbenches that handle products (such as DMU Fitting) or processes (such as DPM Assembly Process Simulation).  In addition, if you are in a process view, you can switch to a product view.  If that product view is a workbench that uses Explode , you can use Explode in that view, and your changes will be visible in the process.  You can shift from a process view to a product view by selecting the product on the PPR tree and double-clicking on it.  You will be put in the product view of the last product-view workbench you accessed.  (To return to the process view, double-click on the Process node on the PPR tree).  Alternatively, you can select the desired product-view workbench from the Start menu.

The procedures listed below describe how to use Explode . 

Procedures involving shuttles or sequences do not work in the process view.

The Explode Function at a Glance

Exploding a Product

Select a product, then select Explode . Select the required explode type and depth setting. Select the Apply button. 

Exploding a Constrained Assembly

Select a product, then select Explode . Set the explode type to constrained. When done, select the Apply button.

Exploding a Shuttle

Select a shuttle, then select Explode . Select the required explode type and depth setting. Select the Apply button. This operation enables you to view all components separately within the same plane. You can print the exploded view.  This procedure only works in V5 workbenches that deal with products, not processes.

Generating a Sequence from an Exploded View

Select a product, then select Explode . Select the required explode type and depth setting. Check the Generate a sequence option. Select the Apply button. This procedure only works in V5 workbenches that deal with products, not processes.