Tag: CATIA – General
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How to import models from foreign CAD formats?
How to import models from foreign CAD formats? By default, it is practicable to import Pro-E files into Catia V5 (.prt for parts, .asm for an assembly). The document below shows how to allow the conversion of native PRO-E components into a modifiable and editable CV5 format. This method can also be used for other
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How to orientate the 3D view plane respecting the custom H and V directions?
How to orientate the 3D view plane respecting the custom H and V directions? Please follow the steps below: Now you are able to return anytime to the orientation you have just saved by selecting the saved position in the "Named Views". View plane orientation
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How to get the material and the mass in the parts?
How to get the material and the mass in the parts? To get the mass in a CATPart it’s important to put the material in the correct place in the document. The correct place to put the material is in the Part (and NOT in the PartBody). It’s important to follow this rule since the
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How to hide all the planes in an assembly?
How to hide all the planes in an assembly? Thanks to a simple operation, you can hide all planes displayed in the assembly. If you want to see a description of the methodology, the link below will show you how to do that. Hide all the planes
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How to search for elements in a CATIA model?
How to search for elements in a CATIA model? In the document below you will find a detailed explanation of how to search for components in CATIA. Search elements
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What to do when a CATIA model is having unexpected behaviour?
What to do when a CATIA model is having unexpected behaviour? Below in the document there are a few steps to debugging CATIA models. Be careful, make sure that the “Save” operation worked well before to close SmarTeam and Catia V5. If “YES” have a look on following advise below: In case of doubt ➞