Catia v5 sketcher patterns
Catia v5 sketcher patterns
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Is there a better way to create patterns in sketcher? The only way I know how is insert-operation-transformation-rotate(translate). When doing this a pattern object isn't created, so parameters, such as number of instances, can not be easily changed later. Also the definition method is very restrictive. For example, in a radial pattern, the only way to define it is by number of instances, and angle between them. What about number of instances and angle to fill, or angle between and angle to fill? Thanks in advance!





RE: Catia v5 sketcher patterns
If you have something specific you want to drive the sketch with, then drive the pattern with a formula (knowledge based design).
RE: Catia v5 sketcher patterns
RE: Catia v5 sketcher patterns
CATIA does not have pattern feature in the sketcher.. unfortunately.
RE: Catia v5 sketcher patterns
However, you can pattern your sketch using the "Pattern" option/icon available in GSD workbench.
RE: Catia v5 sketcher patterns
Can you elaborate?
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RE: Catia v5 sketcher patterns
Regards,
Derek
RE: Catia v5 sketcher patterns
Can you share with us how to pattern a sketch in Part Design WB.
RE: Catia v5 sketcher patterns
This allows for extended flexibility in assembly design. (Re-use pattern in Assembly design)
Regards,
Derek
RE: Catia v5 sketcher patterns
I used to have a lot of trouble with FEA analyses done on a part that had 4 variable fillets, because of the way the fillets met the vertices. (due to the closing points of the sketch/pad) I solved it by creating a partial sketch, and patterning it. I also created the variable fillet 1 time, and patterned it from extracted faces. (Catia doesn't know how to solve the vector direction of variable fillets) My results became 100% consistent, and it solved a number of other issues.
Need any more explanation? I'm a big proponent of minimalistic sketches, and patterned features. I agree with Derek 100% on this one, which is why I also asked SooDesuNe to elaborate on the part a bit more.
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RE: Catia v5 sketcher patterns
Derek
RE: Catia v5 sketcher patterns
RE: Catia v5 sketcher patterns
We're talking about a sketch creation *methodology*, here. Not some new form of patterning..
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RE: Catia v5 sketcher patterns
RE: Catia v5 sketcher patterns
Is that clear enough?
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