Catalog Add component Not Activated

[hims1980]

Hi, it's me once again...

I want to insert or add a 2d component in a catalog file.
I created a new detail sheet in a cat drawing & created a 2d component inside it.
I saved the cat drawing file with catalog.catdrawing
I created a new catalog file ( my catalog.catdrawing is open in the current CATIA session) & now I want to add component in this file but the "add component" command is not activated in the DATA toolbar.
May be I am doing some silly mistake ?

Can anyone help me out please?

Regards,
Himanshu

 

[DBezaire]

You need to "Add Family" first.
Then select Add Component.

Select External Feature, toggle windows to the drawing and select the 2D Component you created.

Regards,
Derek


Win 7
23SP5/24SP3, 3DVIA Composer 2015

 

[hims1980]

Thank you very much, Derek. I got it.

By the way, what is the difference between "Add family" & "Add Part Family" Command ?

Regards,
Himanshu

 

[DBezaire]

Add Family creates a blank folder for parts, assemblies, external features.

Add Part Family creates a folder of a series of parts using a design table. A bushing for example, create 1 part with a design table of all the combinations.



Win 7
23SP5/24SP3, 3DVIA Composer 2015

 

[hims1980]

Thankyou very much Derek, for this information.

Regards,
Himanshu