Getting Started Tutorials - MechDesigner > Elements, Symbols, Dialog-boxes, and Parameters

When we do commands, we add elements to the model in the graphic-area.

Each element has a name.

The Assembly-Tree compiles the elements into a hierarchical and chronological list.

Each element has a unique name, number, and icon.

•Element-Name + number

The first element of a type does not have a number. Thereafter, we append it with a number.

E.g. : As we add Parts, the Element-Names in the Assembly-Tree will be Part, Part2, Part3, .... ;

•Element Icon

Each element has an icon to the left of the element-name

The icon is very similar to icon for the command in the toolbar.

You cannot change the icon.

You can rename all elements. See rename elements

Example Assembly-Tree

Example Assemble-Tree
Element Icons and Names

We can see the element that is renamed to Coupler is a Part, because the

icon identifies it as an element of that type.

Note:

The Assembly-Tree also indicates the kinematic-state of each Part with an icon.

The kinematic-state of each Part is important, but we will discuss that later.

Elements and the Assembly-Tree