Working with 2D and 3D support in catia
Working with 2D and 3D support in catia
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Hey guys,
First of all,sorry about my other post, I accidentally hit submit. But here's my question:
I've been working with Catia lately and noticed the "work on 2d support" and "work on 3d support" options within GSD. I know how to use these features, but I cannot figure out why someone would use them. Would it simply be to ensure clearance between parts.
Thanks!
Regards,
Edwin Liou
First of all,sorry about my other post, I accidentally hit submit. But here's my question:
I've been working with Catia lately and noticed the "work on 2d support" and "work on 3d support" options within GSD. I know how to use these features, but I cannot figure out why someone would use them. Would it simply be to ensure clearance between parts.
Thanks!
Regards,
Edwin Liou





RE: Working with 2D and 3D support in catia
RE: Working with 2D and 3D support in catia
RE: Working with 2D and 3D support in catia
Again, it's probably not used much, but much easier to create wireframes directly on the surface compared to creating in a plane and then projecting onto the surface.
I remember talking to some tire guys and they said they do all their tread design with WORK ON SUPPORT.
RE: Working with 2D and 3D support in catia
RE: Working with 2D and 3D support in catia
Please can you post one picture of skin trim, to better understand what you mean by lofting work.
Thks,
Damir
RE: Working with 2D and 3D support in catia
RE: Working with 2D and 3D support in catia
Thanks
RE: Working with 2D and 3D support in catia
(where is WORK WITH SUPPORT 3D ?)
RE: Working with 2D and 3D support in catia
Thanks
RE: Working with 2D and 3D support in catia
You are correct Eliou - I was refering to using a surface as a 2D Support. (and I think Jim was also) This is the WORK ON SUPPORT command with the blue grid icon
The other command is called WORK ON SUPPORT 3D and it has a red & green icon of 3 grids.
According to the Help files, the WORK ON SUPPORT 3D is to be used with the automotive workbenches, such as BIW.
It seems to turn on the grids in front/top/side viewports, which I imagine would be a big help if you're normally used to working with automotive grid systems. It also activates the WORK ON SUPPORT mode for a plane (based on a local axis). Both commands create Working Supports in the tree, although they have slightly different names.
thanks for making me aware of something new in CATIA!