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Is the a problem with paste special in 3DEXPERIENCE? I've had it suddenly stop working until a restart of the session is performed Error Message Could not retrieve content from the Clipboard. This may occur when Close of a tab is performed after a Copy operation: such a capability is not...

One option is DMO. There is an offset function. The offset value from the CGR will be zero. I've never gotten it to look pretty. But it will smooth out the tessellated data. I don't know enough about cutter path to tell you if this is smooth enough for machining. We only used it for packaging of...

For a DXF water-jet, I have projected the 3D flat pattern in a drawing with success. this may be quicker than cleanup in your laser software. I like PeterGuy's method extracting a boundary first: more control and more robust math behind the geometry. It might be worth your time to learn these...

Test it with a distance constraint. Either intersect your solids (I know it seems stupid, but there is no end of trouble with tangency), or set it to zero. Indeed, it is NFG, but I lost my PencilCAD license. Some days you have to treat CATIA like it is out to kill you. /k.c.takacs

I don't have R19 to test with, however, I wanted to throw the positioned sketch option out there in case it was something you could use. /k.c.takacs /k.c.takacs

PartBody is a nuisance. I try not to use it. /k.c.takacs

Another favorite: http://www.eng-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=135059 /k.c.takacs

Put a point on the face that gets the hole. Start hole - pick point - pick face. The hole will follow the point. Many times I need a point for something anyway, so I let the point control it all. /k.c.takacs

Watch out for storing two things with the same UUID in the same file folder or opening them up in the same session. The CAT will not always manage the links the way you want. It is easily fixed with the replace link mentioned above. /k.c.takacs

Put details that are repeated often in a Catalog. It is a lot faster than fixing links and renaming details. /k.c.takacs

Next time have your drawing pointed at a Product. You can change the child parts (edit, add, or subtract) and the drawing will update. Plan ahead: When you extract a view you need something to base it on, a plane or planar face, etc., it is helpful for the view to have that projection plane...

Shift toggles "snap to grid" while dragging text /k.c.takacs

I am using kinematic sensors to collect data for ratio calculations. The data are lever lengths. The lengths change as the mechanism is stroked. The stroke is broken down in to 18 discreet steps. The sensors are recorded at each step. The record is stored as an .xls. Iterations are performed...

Please check that: Tools -> Options -> Mechanical Design -> Drafting -> Dimensions (Tab) -> Dimensions Creation -> By default, create dimensions on circle's: (choose Center or Edge). This is a tough one to memorize if you don't use it much. /k.c.takacs

All I got is workarounds. Caveman: You can go through the menus at the printer and set it to use only the drawer the desired size is in. Like a manual override. Send your drawing, and then change the printer back to defaults afterwards. Most printers now have a nice interface that you can log...

There is a method of reusing drawings that includes changing the children of a product. The drawing is pointed at a product that does not change its UUID. This allows for drawing update. It is useful in the event you have a supplier do some work and send you modified parts that might be in new...

Would a highly structured tree in one body be conducive to automation? K. C.

I use all positive space: Core/Cavity for injection mold. Casting/Machining for forging. Many of my stampings end up with pads removed. It is easy to reuse features. I did not realize CNC can detect pocket for programming. I am a firm believer in capturing downstream requirements early. As I...

Joe Nowak has put a nice package togerther that includes V5 specific methodology rather than just functionality. I'm a satified customer. http://designapplicationsolutions.com/ K. C.

This is cheap and reliable: http://www.softwarecompanions.com/viewcomp.html Find catout.gl2 in your home and ftp to windows and convert. K. C.