CATIA Publication - Using a sketch in multiple parts
CATIA Publication - Using a sketch in multiple parts
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I'm having a problem with publications which I hope you guys can help me with.
I'm designing a structure made up from an extrusion. Each component in the structure uses the same extruded profile, but with different lengths, cut-outs, bolt positions, etc.
To control the design, my first part in the product is a skeleton component, which contains sketches defining the outer limits of the assembly and a sketch which shows the profile of the extrusion. This sketch is controlled by 3 parameters within the skeleton component for wall thickness, corner thickness and main dimension.
The idea is that once I've finished the design, I can fine tune the weight of the assembly by modifying the three parameters, letting the entire assembly update while maintaining lengths, cutouts, etc.
My problem is that when I use the sketch to create a pad in a part, I can't move or position the part within the main product. It's locked to the XY plane and the product origin. If I move it, the part turns red, and when I update, it goes back to its original position.
How can I publish the sketch, but not have it locked to a particular plane? I'm using copy, paste with link.
Cheers!
Michael
I'm designing a structure made up from an extrusion. Each component in the structure uses the same extruded profile, but with different lengths, cut-outs, bolt positions, etc.
To control the design, my first part in the product is a skeleton component, which contains sketches defining the outer limits of the assembly and a sketch which shows the profile of the extrusion. This sketch is controlled by 3 parameters within the skeleton component for wall thickness, corner thickness and main dimension.
The idea is that once I've finished the design, I can fine tune the weight of the assembly by modifying the three parameters, letting the entire assembly update while maintaining lengths, cutouts, etc.
My problem is that when I use the sketch to create a pad in a part, I can't move or position the part within the main product. It's locked to the XY plane and the product origin. If I move it, the part turns red, and when I update, it goes back to its original position.
How can I publish the sketch, but not have it locked to a particular plane? I'm using copy, paste with link.
Cheers!
Michael





RE: CATIA Publication - Using a sketch in multiple parts
Your post sounds familiar.
http://eng-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=313414
RE: CATIA Publication - Using a sketch in multiple parts
You, Sir, are a genius. Did a search but didn't come across that thread. Thanks for the quick reply. Much appreciated!
Mike
RE: CATIA Publication - Using a sketch in multiple parts
My master sketch defines the outer profile of the structure. From this sketch I have created lines which then act as the support for the 'Shape' beams built using the Structure Design workbench (like the Centre Curve when you create a rib).
When I modify the sketch to change a length, the lines update to the new length, but the shaped beams do not. The beams appear to not be linked/updated to the lines, and may as well be dead solids.
Any ideas what I'm doing wrong?
RE: CATIA Publication - Using a sketch in multiple parts
The way to enable it is to go to Tools > Options > Part Infrastructure, tab 'General'. There you check "Keep link with selected element" (and I found useful to uncheck "Confirm when creatring link with selected element", to avoid being asked when creating those links).
HTH
RE: CATIA Publication - Using a sketch in multiple parts
P.S. sorry for double posting