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V5R16: Convert CATProduct to CATPart

V5R16: Convert CATProduct to CATPart

V5R16: Convert CATProduct to CATPart

(OP)
Hello all people,
I import STEP file from another CAD system into CATIA V5 R16 then I need to send to customer as one CATPart. When I import STEP file it creates a CATProduct with numerous CATParts. This is not accepted by my customer.
Reading documentation to convert CATProduct to CATPart you select Tools -> Generate CATPart from Product . .
In V5R16 I do not see this option.
In V5R14 I do see this option, therefore to satisfy customer I import STEP file into R14 to create a CATPart then load into V5R16 to save at this level.

My question, is there an option which I need to switch on within R16 to use the Tools -> Generate CATPart from Product . . . ?

Operating System is Windows XP SP2, CATIA V5 R16 SP4.

Anybody had this problem?

RE: V5R16: Convert CATProduct to CATPart

Are you in the correct menu?  You must be under Assembly Design.

RE: V5R16: Convert CATProduct to CATPart

Hi there

You have to set the environment variable

IRD_PRODUCTTOPART = 1

in windows and you will get this option in the assy design module.

RE: V5R16: Convert CATProduct to CATPart

Ashvanth - That is true for R14 - it was a beta command.
R15 and R16 the environment variable can be removed.

RE: V5R16: Convert CATProduct to CATPart

I'm working in R16 and the convert to CATPart tool is available in the assembly workbench.

RE: V5R16: Convert CATProduct to CATPart

Product to Part is also an ASD function not an AS1 one. The PLM Express Package CAT contains AS1

RE: V5R16: Convert CATProduct to CATPart

(OP)
PeterGuy,

Quote "Product ro Part is also an ASD function not an AS1 one." We gave XM2 configuration which contains AS1.

Problem still exists.

Thanks.

RE: V5R16: Convert CATProduct to CATPart

XM2 contains ASD not AS1 so you should have the product to part function available. i would suggest deleting your catsetting and see if that improves things.

RE: V5R16: Convert CATProduct to CATPart

you can just do it in Assembly design workbench. you get tool menu then select "generate catproduct to catpart" than u pick  top assembly  at the menu. you  follow instruction then u get it... thanks for question    

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