Navigation

Convenient navigation through the catalog is one of the most striking features of SPCat:

Navigation via treeview

Treeview The hierarchical structure of the system is illustrated in a treeview. Assemblies and single parts are represented by different symbols. Identification The selected part is highlighted with a gray background in the treeview. Navigation Click objects in the treeview to navigate to the related system areas, assemblies or single parts. The treeview can also be operated with the cursor keys.

Navigation via active areas in graphics

Active areas in graphics In graphics, SPCat can generate colored active areas ("hotspots", "hyperlinks") which may be used to mark components or position numbers. Identification The selected part in an assembly is highlighted with color in the graphic. Navigation Click a hotspot in the graphic to navigate to the related component.

Navigation via parts list

Parts list SPCat can display the individual parts of an assembly or component in a list. The end user can specify which data fields are to be displayed. Identification The selected part is highlighted with a gray background in the parts list. Navigation Click a data set in the parts list to navigate to the related component.