Measure parts edge

[stormloader]

Hello everyone,

Is there a "quick" way of measuring complete edge of a complex part? (or any workaround)
I have unfolded sheet metal part and need to know outer edge length so i can determine how much time we need for machining...

Thanks.

 

[JeniaL]

you can make a boundary in GSD and measure it.

 

[ferdo]

The complete answer can be:

Switch to GSD, and on unfolded body, extract a surface using Tangent Continuity (to have only one surface), then use Measure Item (with perimeter set on).

I believe this can be also automated....

Regards
Fernando

https://picasaweb.google.com/102257836106335725208

https://picasaweb.google.com/103462806772634246699/

 

[stormloader]

I did the Tangent Continuity extraction but it still doesnt measure my full edge, just till the next radius,
can you explain what u meant by "then use Measure Item(with perimeter set on)." ?

 

[ferdo]

Did you extract the surface on unfolded body ? Should be only one surface, even if you see the "patches" (depending on your visualization settings). On Measure Item pop-up window there is a Customize button and there tick on Surface - Perimeter.

Regards
Fernando

https://picasaweb.google.com/102257836106335725208

https://picasaweb.google.com/103462806772634246699/

 

[stormloader]

Fernando,

thanks for the help,
i did what you wrote only problem is it counts in all pilot holes i have on the surface but still, i can work with this.

Thank you...

 

[JeniaL]

pilot holes is not a problem..when you use boundary choose complete or point continuity. you get the message from catia do you want to keep all elements or near/far..choose near/far.another dialog box appears.choose as reference outside boundary.done and now you can mesure item (boundary)