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  1. vinkez

    drafting dimension style = 7'-5 1/2"

    Guys! In drafting (v5r11). Any of you has succeeded to create a new dimension style so that a dimension can be read as feet ' - inches fractional " (7'-5 1/2" stands for 89.5in). The doc is not that clear on this. Thanks Kevin
  2. vinkez

    CATPART Standard

    Hi! Does anyone have more documentation on the CATStdMechanicalDesign.xml file. I can figure out many things in this standards file but for some value ??@#!!? What are the use of the number after GLOBAL, MESH, EDGE... How can you define the open body properties without affectings the surface...
  3. vinkez

    Import Text file into catia V5R - drafting

    Copy/paste your text from your file into a text zone in your drawing. Or Insert your text file as an OLE object with or wothout a link (Insert + Object). Kev
  4. vinkez

    Part history deletion/Spec.tree collapse into one dead node?

    Hi! I dont know for Part but for a product you can try this option : Tools+Options+Infrastructure+Product Structure+Product Structure -> select the Specification Tree products box !!! It creates a node name products that regroups everythings. Hope this helps! Kevin
  5. vinkez

    constraints

    Yep, the constraint filter function is the best for you. forget about the search its a little to long and complex. Can't find it ? Do this : Under the View menu (Yes the one on top between Edit and Insert) So, View + Commands list + ConstraintFilter. You'll have a little window to hide all...
  6. vinkez

    Area Moment of Inertia in V5 ?

    Hi Johnny! Create a plane where you want the moments of inertia for your section cut. Go in the sketcher mode use the "intersect 3D elements" icons select your body (you'll have the complete boundary of your part). Switch to surface then simply fill this boundary (Fill function). After do an...
  7. vinkez

    Accessing V5 Files Over a Network

    Hi Roger! FYI, The "Other folder" thing is the solution. But, I had different problem saving huge assy over the network... sometimes while re-opening the Product (pumping it from the network). It seems that if it's taking to much time, catia won't even open the product. Copying the...
  8. vinkez

    draft analysis V5r10 (tricky???! or is it just me?)

    A simple one would be to create a plane normal to the pulling direction then drag the compass onto that plane. But this is not automatic like you wanted. Though it's should take you long. Kev
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