Volumes in CATIA

[KevinDeSmet]

Inspired by the "Lock view in CATIA" thread. I know there's been a few threads about this before, but it's still pretty vague to me. Phrasing it this way might give more clarity.


Give me, please, 1-2 strong reasons for volumes in Catia.................!
Thanks!

 

[itsmyjob]

because you can mesh only the partbody... or any volumes

Eric N.
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[KevinDeSmet]

Who's bright idea was it that you can mesh only the PartBody, anyway?

 

[garzar]

I think you're asking about Surface design(GSD workbench) vs. Volume(PD Workbench).

If so, one easy answer for me is "mass properties".
Keeping track of a components weight is critical and coding checks for it is pretty easy in solid design.

 

[itsmyjob]

Volumes are available in GSD workbench with GSO license.

PartDesign workbench work with (Part)Body.

Eric N.
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[KevinDeSmet]

Yes, I am referring to GSO license. Rumour has it they added this for one particular large OEM?

 

[jackk]

I heard the same rumor.

 

[rstupplebeen]

Personally, I have never found a use for the volumes but have suspected it would be good for designs involving fluids. This could be for visualization such as a container filled with liquid and for CFD analysis depicting the fluid domain.

Rob Stupplebeen

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