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I am using reuse pattern in the assembly and gathered option.
Sometimes, we need to update the old models which are not using gathered option.
If constraints are missing and some of the nuts and washers are collapsed, we need to find the parent pattern for that part
to correct the...
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When working in the main window in assembly design work bench, if type any command that will directly activate the command line window.
But, if we open any ‘sub-tree’ or ‘other selections’ window and type command, command line window is not activated.
To give the command, first we need to...
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Is it possible to find out the location of file in smart team server.
I have one part file in a particular folder. But, I unable to find out where it is located.
Now, I need to save another part in the same folder where the previous part file is located.
In case of drawing file, I can go to...
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Is it possible to customize the command line window as ‘no case sensitive’. I have given shortcuts to frequently used commands in capital letters. When working, we need to often work in lower case in outlook, excel and MS word documents. In the same mode and without awareness, if I give the...
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I am using both AutoCAD and CATIA. I am trying to work the same way in CATIA as AutoCAD by giving commands through key board instead of using mouse.
I have customized the commands by user alias. My problem is when I give command in AutoCAD, after enter the command, I pressed the space bar...
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When I open a particular assembly, some of the products shows that some children are missing. But, that files are available in the folder. When open that products individually, that children are viewable. So, to correct the problem in main assembly, I opened the product first and then open...
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I need to reuse the bolts in an assembly which has circular pattern. That pattern has 8 holes. But, I need 4 holes alternatively. Is it possible to use the reuse pattern for selective instance. Kindly give any idea. Time being, I constrained all bolts and nuts individually in 4 instances.
Suresh
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I have created a top view from front view. Then, removed the location link by view positioning, position independently of reference view. Then, moved to new location and align that view to other view by ‘align views by using elements’. Now, I want to lock that location of the view at that...
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Usually, to create a new drawing number in Smart team,
1. we are using ‘save management’ from reference drawing.
2. Save that file in new number.
Now, I am facing different problem.
Drawing is already available in smart team in version 2.0. and we have submitted that drawing to the...
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Today, I need to copy the entire product into another assembly. I copied all the children along with the constraints by enabling constraint copy through OPTIONS. But, reused patterns didn’t copy from that product. So, I was needed to work again on patterns. Is there any setting available in...
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Is it possible to enable snap on the lines of the table. In my case, I want to align the revision table boundary line with the title block line. When I tried to take the snap of the particular line, whole table is getting selected. In AutoCAD, setting is available to snap the dimension lines...
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Is it possible to go to previous selection in model tree by shortcut or icon.
When we are editing the constraints, we select the one constraint, for example a plane, we select a center graph to view it location in model tree.
To come back to that constraint, we need to scroll back. If it is...
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In my assembly, I unable to view one particular component. Model tree shows error symbol as in the attachment. I checked the internet for the meaning of that symbol and unable to find out. Kindly help and please tell that what is that error and how to resolve it.
Suresh...
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I need to round off the weight in pounds for one decimal place. I have created external parameter (KGS) for weight in kg. In my case, it is 1.6 kg. When I create new integer type parameter and provide formula, it is coming as 3. I want 3.5 Lbs. I tried by 1*round(KGS*2.204622). It is coming...
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I have a drawing in which bill of material is placed as a excel sheet. It is our normal practice by prepare the BOM in separate file and copy & paste in Catia drawing. Today, in one drawing, that sheet was inserted previously as an OLE linked file by mistake and during checked into smart...
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I am facing a problem in reuse pattern in assembly mode. I am using reuse pattern option for bolts, nuts and washers. For example, if I want to change the bolt from M20 to M24, I able to change in particular referenced constraint. After replace that bolt, that is not replicate in the reuse...
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I have a motor model on which the manufacturer name is embossed. I want that name to be not shown in my drawing. For that, I hide that name in the drawing. Everything fine and then when the model and drawing was regenerated, that name again become viewable in the drawing. I tried by delete...
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When I reroute the dimension, many times dimension text is moved to opposite direction. I want that in same side before rerouting. But, now, I am moving that text manually. Is there any setting available to keep the dimension text remain at same place while using rerouting command. Kindly...
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Is it possible to select ‘keep local file’ by default during check in from CATIA to Smart team. If I missed by mistake during check in, it need more time to check out the job again later. Kindly give any idea.
Suresh
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Is it possible to select all hidden lines in particular view. If I want to hide all hidden lines, I can hide it by view properties. But, in my case, i have shown one particular component visible in hidden line mode by using overload properties. My requirement is I want particular rib and...
