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When set up by an administrator, Smart 3D interference detection runs in the background, much like the spell checking found in many word processing applications. Because of this, the software identifies interferences so that you can resolve them quickly as they are created.

For example, you can activate a local interference detection process to immediately identify interferences with objects in your workspace as you create or modify objects. These local interference indicators are temporary design aids that the software removes when you refresh your workspace.

A server-based interference process evaluates all objects in the model as they are created or edited and creates permanent interference records. The server-based interference checking (Database Detect) process runs directly on the Model database. This concurrent process can be run on any computer on which the Database Interference Detection service is installed. After the database administrator starts the service, Smart 3D automatically checks all existing objects that have not been checked and all new or modified objects for interference. You never have to be concerned about when to run Interference Check; it runs all the time. The process can be stopped and restarted later. The system knows which objects need to be checked. When you clear an interference by editing an object, the related interference record is automatically deleted from the database.

You can see and select the interferences in the graphic view or in a list view to approve or add notes. A paper-based interference review process is not needed. Individual designers are expected to review and resolve interference issues for their design objects as part of the normal modeling activity.

For more information, see Checking Interferences.