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    Assembly Features Remove

    Publish Partbody of Front.CATPart Create a new part called Back.CATPart Copy paste as result with link the Front Parbody to the Back CATPart. Assembly the linked body to Partbody in Back. Remove the pocket from the Back part. Win 7 23SP5/24SP3, 3DVIA Composer 2015
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    Catia V5 not showing points

    It could be your view setting. View - Render style - Custom View - All points. Win 7 23SP5/24SP3, 3DVIA Composer 2015
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    icons

    Add a path to your environment CATgraphicPath. example below is a server path for others to use the same icons. CATGraphicPath=K:\CatiaApps\Standards\icons;C:\Program Files\Dassault Systemes\B23\win_b64\resources\graphic;C: In the icons folder there should be a small and normal folder. Small...
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    a formula for length and diameter

    Create 2 parameters, 1 sting and 1 length In the string parameter enter the value of 048 Edit a forumula for the length parameter String.1 ->ToReal() *.125in The .125in will convert the sting (must be all numbers) to inches and divide by 1/8. If it was a metric value than *1mm Regards, Derek...
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    Change color of tangent continuous faces

    Thank you. It's a pretty handy module for separating data, stock boxing and analysis of parts. I steal it from time to time but it is paired up with a YM2 and used in our estimating department. Win 7 23SP5/24SP3, 3DVIA Composer 2015
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    Change color of tangent continuous faces

    Win 7 23SP5/24SP3, 3DVIA Composer 2015
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    Change color of tangent continuous faces

    There is a toolbar for this if you have the Core/Cavity Design module. You can find it under Insert --> Analysis --> Face Color Editor. Win 7 23SP5/24SP3, 3DVIA Composer 2015
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    CATIA V5 Plotting issue

    Have you tried save to PDF? I am thinking there might be a time out with Catia plotting to a printer buffer. Win 7 23SP5/24SP3, 3DVIA Composer 2015
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    Free Style Application/Quick Compass Orientation

    Try -- Tools - Customize - Commands - All Commands. F5 may be somebody's custom settings, Dassault hard codes the accelerator keys. Win 7 23SP5/24SP3, 3DVIA Composer 2015
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    Where are my points???

    I botched the image. I linked a view to PartBody but you can modify this to the whole part or add geometric sets. With the Link modification window open, return to 3D and select what you would like to add. Once selected switch windows back to the drawing and you will see the additional...
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    Where are my points???

    Matt, Possibly the drawing is linked only to PartBody. Right click over the View name and select View Object --> Link Modification A menu box should pop up and tell you what you are pointed to. [link...
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    Catia Core & Cavity tool - Main pulling direction definition problem

    Hit the Plus (More)>> Button on the lower right above the Annuler (Cancel) button. This will expand your menu to look like the tutorial. Win 7 23SP5/24SP3, 3DVIA Composer 2015
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    Catia Load Time

    In our facility, all of the users on SSD experience speedy start times but we have a few people still on SCSI drives. Their start up times are drastically reduced. All machines are on DSLS and use admin settings on a common server. Win 7 23SP5/24SP3, 3DVIA Composer 2015
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    Catalogue with Product/Assembly

    You need to have Product Knowledge Template and I would recommend Knowledge Advisor to create assembly templates in a catalogue. On the computers you wish to instantiate the template you will need a KT1 runtime license. Win 7 23SP5/24SP3, 3DVIA Composer 2015
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    draft analysis

    tikito It appears the colour mapped on the surface is not very accurate to with respect to surface contour and you are limited to only mold draw direction for draft checking? The picture does a nice job of visually explaining. [link...

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