In a related question what is the best method(s) to get data to the shop. I need .dxf's for the plasma/lasers, drawings for the workers, and BOM's for everyone.
I think you can use Tools-Utility...there is a batch converter there (or search for a script in CATIA forums) - hope I remember correctly. BOM can be extract directly from CATIA assy workbench, isn't it?
First you need to put the sheet metal parameter in user defined properties (like in first picture). This can be done manually or by script, personally I would try a script - its very possible to create one for myself but for the time being I don't have so much time, when I will do it, I will post here.
After that, you can define a custom BOM, which can include your new added parameter - see second picture in attachment (also can be done manually or by script).
Thank you, that helped but, I get the following error: Syntax Error line 0 :
a formula that returns a Length cannot be used to valuate a parameter of type String..."
The last remaining problem is the .dxf out. The problem is our nesting software needs the profile either by it self or at least 1:1 scale and on a separate line type. Anyone have any ideas?
Did you try to use the CATScript in the sheet metal part opened separately, not in a Product?
You have 2 options:
-modify the CATScript to work in a product
-modify the CATScript to open in a batch procedure your CATParts from the folder where you have those files and put the user parameter.
Last one is possible only if you are working with file systems not with a PDM (but probably even for a PDM you should check out the files).
Yes, you can also download the final attachment, is a catvba packed in a zip file (I didn't tested but probably is working, nice that creators shared their knowledge).
Tools-Macro-Macros-Select...., switch to catvba instead of catscript (where is the file filter - file of type) and go to the folder where you saved the catvba, select the catvba project , open and hit run (I think this is what you asked, isn't it?).
