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  1. aitchem

    Roller Chain Model

    Thanks Folks, Thanks wiliedawg The tip about mate tolerances will crack it I think. Howard
  2. aitchem

    Roller Chain Model

    Hi, I am trying to model a roller chain. Like a bike chain They are in a complete circle. How do I array the links to get the exact diameter.? I have tried calculating the pcd from the 152mm pitch I have tried calculating the radius from the pitch x number of links, the smallest error is thrown...
  3. aitchem

    dimension variable

    Hi, What is the dim variable which controls the distance between the arrow and the text please.? Its not in the help file! thanks H
  4. aitchem

    Paint

    Hi, Is it possible to add a paint and it's thickness/weight/sq-metre to selected faces of a structure. The weight of a 3-coat paint is going to have a significant effect on a structure's centre of gravity. thanks Howard
  5. aitchem

    Unequal Angle weldment wrong way round

    OK, I am inserting an unequal angle into a weldment. Using a standard library weldment within Solidworks. The angle is always orientated in a default direction. I want it inserting opposite handed to this direction. This isn't solved by rotation, or moving the location point. The part profile...
  6. aitchem

    Unequal Angle weldment wrong way round

    Hi, Can't figure this one myself. I am using unequal angles in a weldment. The problem is, some angles won't rotate to the correct orientation How does one do this.? thanks Howard
  7. aitchem

    airbus methods

    Hi all, Has anyone found a downloadable course book on Airbus Functions and Methods.? I will book a course soon, but like to have a firm grip of things before I walk in the door. Thanks HM
  8. aitchem

    Methodology

    Hi all, Is there somewhere on the web where catia v5 methodology is explained in a simplified manner. thanks HM
  9. aitchem

    Macros

    Hi, Is there anywhere where one can download freeware macros.? Specifically I am looking for a macro which would copy a CATPart complete with history and sets into another model. cheers HM
  10. aitchem

    Drawing section cut

    Thanks, that worked, although getting the view through checking might be a task and a half. HM
  11. aitchem

    Drawing section cut

    Thanks, that gives me a section normal to the view. I need a true section normal to the extrusion, which at no point is normal to any of the views.! :-(
  12. aitchem

    Drawing section cut

    Hi all, I have an extruded component which twists in 3 planes. A solid swept on a curve on a compound surface (door glass). How do I make a true section of this part at a specific point in a 2D drawing.? I don't have a view which in normal to the section plane I want to cut on. In Catia 4 I...
  13. aitchem

    Macro's

    Hi, I am keen to learn macro writing. I have done some C and C++ and Autodesk lisp in the past. What I can't find is a good book or examples as a starting point. Has anyone suggestions of books/links to get me off the ground.? thnks HM
  14. aitchem

    Identifying licensed Catia

    Hi, Is it possible to interrogate the Catia files we are being sent to see if they are created on licensed software.? thnks HM
  15. aitchem

    Import NC files

    Hi, Is it possible to import NC plate cutting files into Catia v5.? I need to do a bit of "reverse engineering". tks aitch
  16. aitchem

    Airbus Training

    It looks like I will have to do Airbus acrreditation training, even though I have been using v5 for 2 years self-taught. Does anyone know what the course entails/covers.? A pointer to good web pages would be appreciated. thx
  17. aitchem

    Mirror Solids with sketches

    I agree with you on all points, I , personally am a big fan of V5. However, I have to work to the ability of the lowest common denominator in my client's office. The 15 years on V4 dinosaur who doesn't want the bother of new 'gadgets'. I can produce wonderous time saving trees and links and...
  18. aitchem

    Mirror Solids with sketches

    This was my conclusion I have had to mirror everything with Surface Design. Create new Sketches from the wireframes produced. Then Re-Create the solid tree. My client isn't a happy bunny. Catia 4 ---30 seconds work. Catia 5 ---2 DAYS.!
  19. aitchem

    Mirror Solids with sketches

    Hi, In Catia 5 How does one mirror a solid , along with it's associated skethes and sketch planes etc.? You can do it in Catia 4...........easy. puzzled
  20. aitchem

    Packaging Drawings ( Automotive )

    Can't be done....can it.? Dassault shoots itself in the foot again.!

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