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  1. mark528

    File Desk Link Types?

    I'm trying to get a hold of information about the link types that are found in file desk. I have an assembly and most of the link types are "instance", obviously I understand what kind of link this is. The one that I can determine is a link of type "shape". Can any one help me out with this...
  2. mark528

    Swap Design Table File using VBA

    Does anybody know how to swap a design table file using a macro?
  3. mark528

    Linking a text box on a drawing to a prameter

    Does anybody know how i can link the text in a textbox on a drawing to a parameter? thanks
  4. mark528

    Pattern a part in an assembly

    Does anybody now if there is a tool for patterning a part in an assembly. I know you can use the "Reuse pattern" constraint, but what if you don't have a pattern to use. Thanks Mark
  5. mark528

    Programmatically change the color of a part?

    does anybody know how to programmatically change the color of a part?
  6. mark528

    How to change color off parts affect by assembly change

    I have an assembly with 2 subassemblies. Each of these subs contains about 10 to 15 parts. The first sub is fixed while the second is position behind it. I can take the second sub assy and move it further back as long as I edit the connecting parts lengths in the first sub to accommodate for...
  7. mark528

    Relocate dimension view to view

    Is there a way to relocate a dimension from one view to another view? I'm using V5 R13 P1
  8. mark528

    selecting the compass

    Does anyone know how to make it easier to select the red square on the compass for when your trying to move parts around in an assembly. It takes forever to get my mouse to select it. Thanks
  9. mark528

    patterning holes in sheetmetal

    I have a sheetmetal part that has a 6in bend radius on it. i have a hole that i want to pattern in one direction, along the edge, starting at the corner of say side a and working it's way around the radius to the other side, say side b. The problem is that becuase of my spacing and dimensions...
  10. mark528

    How can i explode a dimension

    Can dimensions be exploded in catia? using V5R13 Mark
  11. mark528

    Rule Syntax for hide/showing a drafting view

    Does anybody know the syntax for creating a rule to hide/show a drafting view? I need to hide a detail view when a certain condition happens in my drawing and i don't know the syntax. thanks. Mark
  12. mark528

    Can a Drafting View be cut in half for Sym

    Is it possible to cut a view in half to save space on the sheet if it is symetrical? currently we are having to break the view on one side to hide as much of the geometry as possible. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Mark
  13. mark528

    Constraining a detail view callout

    Does anybody know of a way to constrain a detail veiw callout to a particualar area on an assembly drawing. My problem is this, i have an assembly driven by a design table and a detail view of a part on that assembly. If i replace a part in the assembly that causes the assembly to change in...

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