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  1. joltinjohn

    Drawing Trees

    Does anyone know of a simple way to create drawing trees in Pro? I know of the Jerand software, I just wanted some thoughts or examples of other ways. Thanks, John
  2. joltinjohn

    Maximum Volume Envelope

    Gentilmen, One more question today. I need to create an envelope model from a real model. What I mean by 'envelope' is a maximum 'block' volume. For instance if I have a part shaped like this: _________ |...
  3. joltinjohn

    Export Pro Part/Assembly

    Guys, Is there a way to include the material data (density or mass) in an exported file from ProE? Iges, STEP, ACIS..... Thanks, John
  4. joltinjohn

    Modify model in proe with text file

    Here is how it works: 1) I created a simple model of a beam. 2) In pro engineer create your parametric model 3) Change the symbol of the dimensions of interest to a name that can be easily remembered and used during a simulation: ------------------------------------------------------ A)...
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    Modify model in proe with text file

    Just to let you guys know I have some of this working well. Here is a sample Proe Start command: proe2001.bat pro_wait -g:no_graphics PROE.txt Explanation: The 'pro_wait' will wait until "pro" is done before it continues and the "pro.bat" exit command will not close the parent batch file...
  6. joltinjohn

    ProPDM and a Trail File

    Guys, I'm trying to read a ProPDM trail file at the ProPDM start up. c:\PDM.exe my_trail_file.txt This will not work, the system gives me a file not found. Has anyone read a trial file into ProPDM? I looking to automatiaclly fetch files at night and retrieve the CG data for daily reports...
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    Modify model in proe with text file

    I'm looking for some options. I want to write a script that will read a text file, open proe, modify a model based on the text file and save the model. I dont want to actually see proe I just want it to run in batch mode. Seems simple and I have looked at j-link, p-shell, toolkit.....but no...
  8. joltinjohn

    VOCE CONSTANTS

    Just wondering if you guys found any information on this data type? I am running some non linear stuff and I cant find any voce constants for particular metals.
  9. joltinjohn

    Drawing a line is CAA.

    How do I draw a line in the drafting mode with CAA? My system locks up when I try to do it. Thanks, John
  10. joltinjohn

    ExtractBOM

    Does someone have an example of the ExtractBOM Sub of CATIA? I'm looking to pull the BOM of assemblies to a web page for viewing. Thanks
  11. joltinjohn

    Writing text from a dwg to a text file?

    Here is the script I am trying to use. <script language=&quot;VBScript&quot; type=&quot;text/VBScript&quot;> Set CATIA = GetObject(, &quot;CATIA.Application&quot;) Set DrwDocument = CATIA.ActiveDocument Set DrwSheets = DrwDocument.Sheets Set Selection = DrwDocument.Selection Set...
  12. joltinjohn

    Writing text from a dwg to a text file?

    Hello again guys. I am having trouble writing text from my dwg to a text file. I have no problem counting the number of text items and I can easily put text into a dwg but when I try to read the text and write it to a file I'm having a very hard time. I would like to know how to read a...
  13. joltinjohn

    How to use ActivateFrame in VBscript

    OK.... I got it!!!! If I use the number instead of the cat enumeration it works. Instead of Text.ActivateFrame catTriangle I use Text.ActivateFrame 6 and I get a triangle. Thanks for the help. John
  14. joltinjohn

    How to use ActivateFrame in VBscript

    Thanks tpal, but that still will not draw a frame around my text. If I run the script below only the number &quot;1&quot; will appear. Here is the script I am using: <script language=&quot;VBScript&quot; type=&quot;text/VBScript&quot;> Set CATIA = GetObject(, &quot;CATIA.Application&quot;)...
  15. joltinjohn

    OSM_D019 : Invalid Data reading

    I believe this is a version error. Have you opened and saved this file with a version of catia that is newer that the version you are using now?
  16. joltinjohn

    How to use ActivateFrame in VBscript

    Does anyone know how to use the ActivateFram Method in Catia V5R9. The help file says: o Sub ActivateFrame( CatTextFrameType iType) Activates the text frame of the drawing text. Parameters: iType The text frame type Example: This example add a rectangle frame to MyText drawing text...
  17. joltinjohn

    Import Text file into catia V5R - drafting

    Does anyone know how to use the ActivateFram Method in Catia V5R9. The help file says: o Sub ActivateFrame( CatTextFrameType iType) Activates the text frame of the drawing text. Parameters: iType The text frame type Example: This example add a rectangle frame to MyText drawing text...
  18. joltinjohn

    Import Text file into catia V5R - drafting

    is there a way to import a text file into catia V5R9. I like to edit my notes in a text file and import them into catia. Thanks
  19. joltinjohn

    wrl (VRML) files not saving in CATIA V5R9,10

    Has anyone had problems saving files in the &quot;wrl&quot; format in catia V5R9 and R10. I know this worked with R8. When I &quot;save as&quot; there is no data output or file after the process is throuogh. Thanks
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