CATIA parametric coupling with Matlab 1

[TDIMeister]

Hello everyone, a brief search did not turn out any discussions about the question I'm asking. I'm more familiar with NX so my question is framed from an NX perspective -- please bear with me.

I would like to couple CATIA with Matlab/Simulink in such a way that the latter would pass parametric data that would be used in CATIA to generate a solid model from fully-constrained cross section sketch(es) or parameterized surface(es). Simple example: Matlab would pass the radius of a sphere as a parametric variable to a CATPART, which would then generate that sphere.

After this, I would like to be able to mesh the resulting body for downstream CAE analysis. All these would be as automated as possible.

Is this possible?


Many thanks in advance.

 

[ferdo]

CATIA can import your results as parameters. I have a CATScript which create spheres in points with a specific radius but for sure it can be modified to do what you want.

Can you upload an example file? Anyway, I will upload later an example how to "link" CATIA parameters (dimensions of a simple box) and EXCEL.

Regards
Fernando
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[ferdo]

In attachment you can find the Excel file and a CATPart.

Regards
Fernando
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[ferdo]

And here is the CATScript to create spheres in specific points.

Regards
Fernando
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[TDIMeister]

Thank you very, very much ferdo! I have lots to work with thanks to your help!