Hole transfer
Hole transfer
(OP)
Hi
Is it possible using CATScripts to transfer holes from one CATpart to another in assembly in catia V5?
Here is my requirement:
There is one assembly say die show assy. This assembly contains die shoe.CATPart and WearPlate.CATPart.
Wearplate is assembled on shoe.
I need to transfer holes on wearplate to die shoe.
Currently I have to do this activity manually.
For large assembly this takes a lot of time.
I'll really appreciate any help.
Thank you
Is it possible using CATScripts to transfer holes from one CATpart to another in assembly in catia V5?
Here is my requirement:
There is one assembly say die show assy. This assembly contains die shoe.CATPart and WearPlate.CATPart.
Wearplate is assembled on shoe.
I need to transfer holes on wearplate to die shoe.
Currently I have to do this activity manually.
For large assembly this takes a lot of time.
I'll really appreciate any help.
Thank you





RE: Hole transfer
I have a similar situation. I make my main part the master and copy paste with link the parameters and construction geometry to the other parts. It takes time but updates are quick.
If somebody knows a better way I would also be interested
regards
Dave
RE: Hole transfer
RE: Hole transfer
The biggest con to this process - it is a "dumb" linked solid, not a hole. I think the technological results follow, I would have to check that.
Regards,
Derek
RE: Hole transfer
Regards,
Derek
RE: Hole transfer
Alternatively you could us user defined patterns.
Create a sketch containing the hole positions and publish it. Reference this in all of the other parts which need holes in the same location. In each part create the appropriate hole at one of the points and then create a user-defined pattern using the reference sketch for the positions. All of the parts will update when you modify the position or quantity of points in the master point sketch.
You could also use a user defined pattern for positioning pins,etc.
RE: Hole transfer
I used to follow AHay's procedure. AHay- I copy and paste with link the sketch. You mentioned "publish it and reference this".. Can you pl. explain whether you copy and paste with link..? How publication helps? I understand one publishes geometry to easily locate/select it instead of seraching through the tree. Please correct me I'm wrong. I want to know whether publication helps in any other way.
Dave and Derek's method is very interesting. I'll try that. Unfortunately we use wear plates as std items which we download from supplier's websites. If one has his own library of std items which contain the remove bodies, this method will reduce considerable time.
Derek: I'm sorry I didn't understand "Publicate with a common name incase you switch wear pads" Can you please elaborate?
Thanks
Bhushan
RE: Hole transfer
Parts 'B', 'C' and 'D' all have external reference links back to the published sketch in 'A'.
If you decide to swap the entire part 'A' for a different part 'Z' (which also has a sketch published called "Hole Points"). All of the parts which refer to the "A" sketch will update themselves to the "Z" sketch. No need to perform manual replaces in the parts the "re-route" is automatic.
RE: Hole transfer
Regards,
Derek
RE: Hole transfer
(that's like saying "visualization" instead of "show")
RE: Hole transfer
I tried it. It works !!
Thanks