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Sheet metal .dxf out

Sheet metal .dxf out

Sheet metal .dxf out

(OP)
Is there anyway to dxf out all parts in an assembly at once? Our file has around 200 sheet metal parts.

RE: Sheet metal .dxf out

(OP)
In a related question what is the best method(s) to get data to the shop. I need .dxf's for the plasma/lasers, drawings for the workers, and BOM's for everyone.

RE: Sheet metal .dxf out

Hi,

I think you can use Tools-Utility...there is a batch converter there (or search for a script in CATIA forums) - hope I remember correctly. BOM can be extract directly from CATIA assy workbench, isn't it?

Regards
Fernando

RE: Sheet metal .dxf out

(OP)
Fernando,

Sorry I was not specific enough.

There is a utility to dxf out full drawings but, not that I know of only the .dxf of the unbent feature.

The BOM and drawings I have figured out except for putting thickness in the BOM.

RE: Sheet metal .dxf out

Hi,

First you need to put the sheet metal parameter in user defined properties (like in first picture). This can be done manually or by script, personally I would try a script - its very possible to create one for myself but for the time being I don't have so much time, when I will do it, I will post here.

After that, you can define a custom BOM, which can include your new added parameter - see second picture in attachment (also can be done manually or by script).

Regards
Fernando

RE: Sheet metal .dxf out

(OP)
Nevermind I had to do a "New Parameter of type: Length." Then choose thickness. Thank you for your help!

RE: Sheet metal .dxf out

(OP)
The last remaining problem is the .dxf out. The problem is our nesting software needs the profile either by it self or at least 1:1 scale and on a separate line type. Anyone have any ideas?

RE: Sheet metal .dxf out

Did you try to use the CATScript in the sheet metal part opened separately, not in a Product?

You have 2 options:
-modify the CATScript to work in a product
-modify the CATScript to open in a batch procedure your CATParts from the folder where you have those files and put the user parameter.

Last one is possible only if you are working with file systems not with a PDM (but probably even for a PDM you should check out the files).

Regards
Fernando

RE: Sheet metal .dxf out

(OP)
Ferdo,

I did the script in the part only and it worked great. Thank you again!

The link to coe.org how do I run a Catvba?

RE: Sheet metal .dxf out

Yes, you can also download the final attachment, is a catvba packed in a zip file (I didn't tested but probably is working, nice that creators shared their knowledge).

Tools-Macro-Macros-Select...., switch to catvba instead of catscript (where is the file filter - file of type) and go to the folder where you saved the catvba, select the catvba project , open and hit run (I think this is what you asked, isn't it?).

Hope you are running under Windows OS...

Regards
Fernando

RE: Sheet metal .dxf out

(OP)
Fernando,

Thank you I will try that now. Also I finished the script to add a few more entries and have it attached in case anyone else needs it.

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