close profile - view commands

[mc92111]

Hello!

Another amateur question:
Several times, I sketch a complex profile that includes lines, radius, etc. When I try to use it as profile for cut or extrude, the message that the profile is open or self intersecting comes up. Up to now, I go back to sketching and trim everything by hand. In other similar programs, there is the command "close profile". Is there anything like this in CATIA ?

2) I cannot place the command "insert plane" on the workbench and keep ot there whenever I open CATIA. How can I do this ?

Thank you

 

[Morpheus81974]

Your problems sound like you have an older revision (f.e. R4 or R5) or the wrong service pack. This should be passed since R7.
In addition to "close profile": In my opinion, there isn't such a command. I missed it too in older versions, but till now (V5R8) I never had this problem.

 

[Moldkon]

There is not a command called “close profile” but from Catia 5V7 (SP4 or 5 I think) there is a command called “sketch analysis” you can find it under “tools”. This command should do the trick when you have problems whit sketches.
Best regards

 

[gambinle]

Hello CATIA friends

For you information:
In the Sketch Analysis, you have the possibility to close automatically your profile.
Select the Button -> Close Opened Profile

But first you have to select the related profile in Detailed Information Line.

Good luck.