Insert DIN Standard Parts

Overview

This tutorial shows the DIN Parts workflow in the confBuild editor. The screenshots were captured from the live app on March 6, 2026 and demonstrate how to switch the Add Object sidebar from general shapes to configurable standard hardware parts.

Step 1: Switch the Add Object sidebar to DIN Parts

The DIN workflow begins inside the same Add Object sidebar used for primitives and AI-assisted insertion. From there, switch to DIN Parts to open the standard hardware catalog.

The DIN Parts entry sits alongside the other insertion modes, so standard hardware remains part of the same editor workflow.

Step 2: Choose a hardware category and part family

After switching views, first select the general hardware category, then choose the exact DIN family from the type grid. This narrows the catalog before you spend time on the dimensional details.

The capture shows the category chips at the top and the type grid underneath. Together they define which standard part variant you are about to configure.

Step 3: Set the DIN parameters before insertion

Once the family is selected, adjust size, length, and the other DIN-specific parameters. The preview area then becomes the insertion source, which makes it easier to confirm the correct variant before placing it into the scene.

The parameter block controls the selected standard part, while the preview gives you one final check before dragging or inserting it into the model.