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  1. V5MAN

    Update parts in session after cache change

    CATIA manages the CGR's such that only 1 exists for each CATPart. When a change is made to a CATPart and it is re-saved CATIA replaces the existing CGR with one representing the new shape. If this is done within a Product Structure you can change the CATPart from 'Design mode' to...
  2. V5MAN

    Grey Dimensions of threads

    Hi Wolfgrrl (is that a typo?) Are you using the Thread dimension function? If so, have you checked Tools-Options-Drafting-Dimension tab page? On this location there is a facility to define colours for dimensions e.g. Fake; Not up to date; etc. The default colour for dimensions created using...
  3. V5MAN

    Symmetrically Opposite Details?!?!?!?

    I downloaded the the file and, well - I think the mystery of why the opposite hand of part FRONT PERCH rev3.1 changes when you change its mirror image. The fact is they are not seperate parts - they are both modelled in one part. Bad news is it seems that has been the general approach to the...
  4. V5MAN

    Symmetrically Opposite Details?!?!?!?

    Ok - judging by the position of the 'slider' on the LH side of the screen the 2 parts are at different levels in the assembly structure. It's difficult to tell from the image, so please excuse the question. Is the Front Perch part truly symetrical or is it possible it can be fitted in either...
  5. V5MAN

    Symmetrically Opposite Details?!?!?!?

    Can you please add an image showing the specification trees for each part please.
  6. V5MAN

    Creating a visible thread in CATIA

    Create a sketch that you can revolve into a cylinder, e.g. in Z Axis, except when you create the vertical portion of the sketch do it as two lines instead of one. When you revolve the profile the point where the two lines meet is 'dragged' around the face of the cylinder. This can be used to...
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