Multiple Configurations By Multiple Product Files Using The Same Parts

[TorsionalStress]

Using Catia V5R19, Service Pack 8, Build Number 19;

I would like to achieve the following;

Product 1, Part B mounts to Part A at location 1 for specimen 1
Product 2, Part B mounts to the same Part A at Location 2 for specimen 2

I need to locate mounting holes in Part A by means of “in-context” designing using the two products with different locations.

Can I do this without having to create copies of the parts?

Any response will be greatly appreciated!

 

[MarkAF]

Catia will only allow contextual design of a given part in exactly one context at a time. This is a general behavior of Catia. So short answer, no.

A way around would be to create the in-context links in Product 1 / Part A, then isolate them. Next create the in-context links in Product 2 / Part A. You'll be best off isolating those as well.

A second way would be to use an independent "skeleton" file, that drives the geometry of all the parts involved.

Hope that helps,
Mark

 

[TorsionalStress]

Isolated features won’t update if modifications are done. What I will do is place all of the parts in one file and separate them with scenes. The product tree will become large & messy, but I think it’s an easy way to avoid problems.