Tag: CATIA – Specific Tools
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How to generate optimized STL files?
How to generate optimized STL files? The document below will show you the procedure to export STL files using the dedicated workbench: STL Rapid Prototyping. Optimized STL Files
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How to use and save Design Tables?
How to use and save Design Tables? A Design Table is designed to drive the parameters of a CATIA document from external values. These values are stored externally in the form of a table. Design Tables help in the tasks of creating and managing component families. These components can be, for example, parts differing only
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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 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 check the quality of a CATIA document using the Q-Checker tool?
How to check the quality of a CATIA document using the Q-Checker tool? Q-Checker is a tool that checks the quality of a CATIA document. It will be automatically installed via CMF in all the PCs in the CATIA group. If the tool is installed, in all the CATIA workbenches will appear this icon which
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How to use Features Recognition Tool?
How to use Features Recognition Tool? When it is needed to work on a dead body model, you may be required to remove a certain feature, or simply edit it. To get to this, the feature recognition functions built into CATIA allow adding them their construction history, from which you shall be able to edit
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How to use CATDUAV5?
How to use CATDUAV5? It is possible to clear CATIA models from internal errors by: To follow step by step how to do it, please click on the link below. Usage of CATDUAV5
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How to use the CATDUA Automation Tool?
How to use the CATDUA Automation Tool? When Catia V5 files are manipulated, errors can appear, leading to troubles like ghost links. To solve this, the CATDUA (For Catia Data Upward Assistant) exist in the Catia V5 Desk This tool is powerful, but only treat documents one by one which can be painful for users,
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How to import Points in CATIA using scan of survey?
How to import Points in CATIA using scan of survey? In an assembly, it is possible to import some clouds of points from a scan, for example to compare the "As Built" with the "As Designed". In the document below, you can find step by step how to import Points in CATIA. Cloud of points
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How to create a video from CATIA and edit it after?
How to create a video from CATIA and edit it after? For presentations or tutorials, it may be useful to make a video from Catia. What are the integrated tool possibilities, and how do you set them up? Before starting, it is advisable to choose white as the background color and to avoid yellow for