CATIA Sketch Block/Master/Template How-To
CATIA Sketch Block/Master/Template How-To
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Hi, I'm looking for the method on inserting a sketch template from one master sketch into multiple parts and features.
The "master" sketch is saved in a separate file, and the sketch "block" from this master file is inserted into a sketch on another part as one or multiple blocks/templates that aren't editable in the destination sketch.
I have done this before a few years ago so I know it's possible, I've just forgotten the process and cannot find a resource that explains how to do it.
Thanks!
The "master" sketch is saved in a separate file, and the sketch "block" from this master file is inserted into a sketch on another part as one or multiple blocks/templates that aren't editable in the destination sketch.
I have done this before a few years ago so I know it's possible, I've just forgotten the process and cannot find a resource that explains how to do it.
Thanks!





RE: CATIA Sketch Block/Master/Template How-To
Drew Mumaw
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RE: CATIA Sketch Block/Master/Template How-To
RE: CATIA Sketch Block/Master/Template How-To
Or a copy & paste as result with link.
Drew Mumaw
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www.drewmumaw.com
RE: CATIA Sketch Block/Master/Template How-To
I also don't think it's a copy & paste with link, but I'm not 100% sure.
For a little more detail, I remember it behaving like a Solidworks or AutoCAD sketch block. There's the original sketch geometry that is dimensioned. When it's copied/inserted into another sketch the internal geometry would be greyed out (internal dimensions hidden), and it could be constrained using normal sketch constraints & dimensions within its destination sketch.
If I figure this out I'll write up a PDF tutorial on this and post it here because it was incredibly useful, but I can't find this method in any Catia reference book or online.
RE: CATIA Sketch Block/Master/Template How-To
Drew Mumaw
www.textsketcher.com
www.drewmumaw.com