Category: How To
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Why use a Positioned Sketch?
Why use a Positioned Sketch? With positioned sketches, the origin and directions of the absolute axis are similar to external references (Use-Edges) obtained using additional projections or intersections when creating non-positioned sketches. If the 2D geometry is under constrained and you move or resize the part (no matter how significantly), the profile you sketched will
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How to remove the thick lines around a section?
How to remove the thick lines around a section? To take them away, please follow the instruction: If you want to understand it more, please check the document below. Thick lines around a section in a drawing
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How to use the Quick Print tool?
How to use the Quick Print tool? To use this function, you need to have a drawing opened in CATIA, then next step is to press Alt+P. It should open the dialogbox waiting for you to select a printer. In the “Size Selection” select the number that corresponds to the page size (for example to
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How to update/add a dimension to a set of grouped dimensions?
How to update/add a dimension to a set of grouped dimensions? There is a multi-measure with the command “chained dimensions”, “cumulated dimensions” or “stacked dimension". To add a new dimension, please click the appropriate icon (depending on which dimension you want to choose), select the origin where you want to insert and then choose the
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How to make specific dimensions?
How to make specific dimensions? In a drawing, it is often necessary to represent some dimensions, as specified in the applicable norms at CERN, for which it doesn't exist adequate functions in CATIA. The link below will explain you how to represent a few of them. Specific dimensions creation
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How to add stickers in a drawing?
How to add stickers in a drawing? Stickers are reusable drafting components that contain 2D geometries and text. To add a sticker, follow these steps: For more, please check the link which is below. Stickers
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How can I calculate the free volume of an assembly?
How can I calculate the free volume of an assembly? This tool will make possible the calculation of the free volume of an assembly. It can be used, for instance, when designing a ventilation system. In the document below, you can find an example which will show you step by step to get to the
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How to create a concentric hole in a circular face?
How to create a concentric hole in a circular face? To create a hole by selection with a circular face (from a prism or from a hole), by default the created hole is centered on this face, but there is no constraint automatically created. As a consequence, if the face (support) moves, the hole is
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How to create multiple linked corners in the Sketcher?
How to create multiple linked corners in the Sketcher? It is possible in a single operation to apply the “corner” according to several corners, with the same radius value. In addition, all values are related, so that the change in one of these changes the values of the others. Please explore more about corners in
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How to realize a 3D breakout view?
How to realize a 3D breakout view? There is no function available in Catia V5 to do a 3D breakout view. But it is possible to realize such a view by following the methodology in the document below. 3D Breakout View