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  1. tcarson

    ASSEMBLY LINKED TO SUBASSEMBLIES

    Here is what I am trying to do, I will try to simply, if possible. I have several subassemblies that I put together to make the floor or my trailer, each sub has numerous variables, number/spacing etc. For a given order I configure my 5 subassemblies and put them together. Then I have to...
  2. tcarson

    Save As Part Replace in Assembly

    thanks for the help, I do not have a "Save as new document" checkbox. It is just the standard windows save setup. I am on V5 R13. Catiajim, your method did work on a quick trial. Thanks again for the help.
  3. tcarson

    Save As Part Replace in Assembly

    thanks for the help, I have File -> New From, I tried this and it does work if I do not have the part or the assembly using it open. But so does opening it and using save as, if I don't have any instances open. I was hoping to find a way that I didn't have to close all my windows and then save...
  4. tcarson

    Save As Part Replace in Assembly

    I have a designer working on some concepts, he is working file based not though PDM (smarteam). Here is an example of our problem... We have an assembly open with 3 parts. I have the assembly and all the parts open. I want to make a change in part 2 and save as a new part. I go to part 2 and...
  5. tcarson

    sheetmetal corrugation Akesson had similar question

    I am looking to form a corrugated sheet on top of the adjacent sheet. The last 1" of each sheet overlaps the next and deforms around it. Akesson I searched and found you had a similar question a few years ago. Have you found a good solution? I have tried to place a user flange on the end of...
  6. tcarson

    Assembly Pattern

    Thanks for the help. I will experiment with a dummy part. Hate to use them as they make for rev problems and more files floating around to keep track of.
  7. tcarson

    Assembly Pattern

    I am using Catia V5 R13 SP8, I have several assemblies with crossmembers that are patterned. I am aware that pattern is not available in assembly mode. There are no hole patterns or other items that can be used with "use pattern". Has anyone had any luck with using construction points to make...
  8. tcarson

    Creating Linked Part Files

    thanks for the help I will experiment with these ideas, not real comfortable with power copy, help file didn't quite lead me through my questions.
  9. tcarson

    Creating Linked Part Files

    I am fairly new to Catia we are on V5R13 running in XP. I have an part file for an upright, I am using a formula to drive the instance number of holes in it. I need to create several lengths of this upright. We are using a suffixed part number to create discrete part files for each length...

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