Generative Sheetmetal Design vs DXF 1

[asimovic]

Hi! How can I update (automatically) existing dfx file (created from Generative Sheetmetal Design1s module, command Save as DXF), when I change original CATPart?

 

[ferdo]

No way.

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Fernando

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[Little Cthulhu]

You can do it with CAA trigger.

 

[ferdo]

asimovic, maybe it will be good to specify what it means for you to update the existing dxf file. Are you already working on that dxf file and want to update some elements modified in 3D or do you just want to simply overwrite the existing file?



Regards
Fernando

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[asimovic]

Ferdo, I generate CATPart in GSD. Then I use command Save as DXF. Next step: open generated dxf file (after command Save as DXF) and create Text box with some information (material, thickness etc) and I save it again like dxf. So, if I change original CATPart (Generative Sheetmetal Design), I mean about dimensions-example, and after that when I open exist dxf, I expect to сее new contour with old text box with old informations. But that doesn't happen. I mean, in this case doesn`t links between CATPart and dxf file (somthing like between CATPart and CATDrawing). Why?

 

[3DDave]

There is no link, for the same reason that if you created a plot that was sent to a printer that the software would not, every time you saved, spool up another print job with the latest output. Drawing eXchange Format is a one-way trip to send to other people.

 

[asimovic]

Ok. But what happens with same case in CATIA V6 and 3SExperience?

 

[LWolf]

to avoid confusion:
GSD == Generative Shape Design
SMD == Generative Sheet Metal Design
but dxf will still be dxf, standardized (one-way-) output...

regards,
LWolf

 

[itsmyjob]

DXF files are not CATIA files and will not update like CATIA files.

Save as DXF function in SMD is intended to provide a flat profile of the sheetmetal part in order to feed a production machine.

If you want a drawing you should do a CATDrawing file from your Part. This will update. If you need a DXF to exchange with other party, then make a DXF from the CATDRawing.

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[asimovic]

itsmyjob wrote:
"Save as DXF function in SMD is intended to provide a flat profile of the sheetmetal part in order to feed a production machine".
Ok, you can create dxf from CATIA software but you haven`t ability to update this type of files if you change original CATpart (Generative Sheet Metal Design). Ridiculously?
itsmyjob wrote:
"If you want a drawing you should do a CATDrawing file from your Part. This will update. If you need a DXF to exchange with other party, then make a DXF from the CATDRawing." It will be a half solution, I know that option.

I want to thank everyone who participated in the discussion.

 

[itsmyjob]

dura DXF sed DXF

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