Category: How To

  • How to update your drawing standard Open configuration options

    How to update your drawing standard Open configuration options Answer With the CATIA R35 release the drawing standards have been updated. The new CERN standard is called ISO_CERN_05_R35. To update existing drawings, go to File – Page set up and choose the new standard. Press OK on the following confirmation window.  When should you update your

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  • How-To Create and Modify a Callout

    How-To Create and Modify a Callout Answer Overview  This guide explains what a callout is and how to create and modify it in a drawing environment.  You will learn how to:  What is a Callout?  A callout is a graphical element used to identify the cutting/projection plane and its orientation, of drawing views, such as:  It typically consists of:  ⚠️ Important: Callouts are not standard

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  • How-To Trim Intersecting Sketch Profiles Using Boolean Operations

    How-To Trim Intersecting Sketch Profiles Using Boolean Operations Answer You can quickly remove parts of intersecting closed profiles by using Boolean trimming operations.  Steps  Commands and Results  Notes 

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  • How To Create User Patterns with a Geometrical Set

    How To Create User Patterns with a Geometrical Set Answer With CATIA R35, it is now possible to define the user pattern positions using a single geometrical set (or ordered geometrical set), enabling automatic updates when the set is modified.  The User Pattern command allows you to duplicate a feature, a list of features, or a body at user-defined locations

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  • How-to: Create a Chamfer Using Hold Curve (Angle & Length)

    How-to: Create a Chamfer Using Hold Curve (Angle & Length) Answer Two new options have been added to the Chamfer command:  These modes allow you to define the chamfers height based on a selected reference edge or curve (Hold Curve) instead of relying only on standard numeric definitions. This provides better control when the chamfer needs to align

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  • How to use the “Keep Specifications” option with multiple features?

    How to use the “Keep Specifications” option with multiple features? Answer In CATIA, the Keep Specifications option, previously available for single feature selection, is now also supported for multiple selected features in pattern and mirror commands.  What does it do?  This feature enables you to keep (use) the exact specifications of the original feature(s), on your patterns. To be more explicit, for example for holes drilled

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  • How-To Modify Table Cells

    How-To Modify Table Cells Answer With CATIA R35 several new actions are now available for faster table cell editing and data handling in Drafting Workbench of CATIA. These new shortcuts and actions are designed to improve efficiency when editing, formatting, and exchanging table data, allowing you to quickly modify tables directly on a drawing.  Firstly, to be able to do any modifications double click on

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  • How to create Section Views using a 3D defined profile in R35?

    How to create Section Views using a 3D defined profile in R35? AnswerCATIA R35 allows you to create multiple section views or section cuts by using a 3D sketched profile as your cutting plane. To save time and ensure consistency, you can reuse this sketched profile across other parts by copying it as a linked

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  • How to use the Hole Analysis feature in CATIA R35?

    How to use the Hole Analysis feature in CATIA R35? Answer The Hole Analysis feature allows you to identify and analyze all the holes present in a 3D part. You can use this tool to filter and review holes based on specific types, diameters, and depth ranges. Using the Hole Analysis Command 1. With your

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  • How to use the Free Hand Mode for Trimming in CATIA R35?

    How to use the Free Hand Mode for Trimming in CATIA R35? Answer The Free Hand Selection mode allows you to quickly select and trim multiple sketch elements by simply dragging your pointer across them. You can customize the trimming behaviour using different options available in Tools Using the Free Hand Selection Command 1.Click the

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