Which part type

Sometimes it is not that easy to identify the part type to choose. Here some hints:

Currently the following part types are valid:

1. Part
   If parts placed in the \parts folder they have to be Parts.
2. Part Alias
   If a Part only is a reference to another Part file because the real part occurs with two numbers then it is a Part Alias.
3. Part Physical_Colour
   If a Part has complete fixed colors then it is a Part Physical_Colour. This is mainly introduced for interchangability with LDD.
4. Primitive
   If parts placed in the \p folder they have to be Primitives.
5. 48_Primitive
   If parts placed in the \p\48 folder they have to be 48_Primitives.
6. Shortcut
   Shortcuts are special parts. Normal parts are made from quads, triangle, lines and subparts and should be shown in a viewer application as a solid piece. If a part is made from other parts (glued together for example) then the viewer application should treat the content of the file like a model with visible gaps if the user whishes that. So if at minimum two Parts referenced to then it has to be a Shortcut.
7. Shortcut Alias
   explanation for Shortcut Alias to be added here.
8. Shortcut Physical_Colour
   explanation for Shortcut Physical_Colour to be added here.
9. Subpart
   If parts placed in the \s folder they have to be Subparts.

Better wording is always welcome.

--Mikeheide 11:15, 10 July 2011 (EDT)