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  1. mcadjgfrank

    Is it possible to export Ideas parts list data to excel?

    Greetings: I have a dozen Idea drawing with a parts list on it and have been asked to create a new part list using excel instead. Is there a way to export Idea parts list data to a format that can be read by or import to Excel? Any help is greatly appreciated. Frank.
  2. mcadjgfrank

    Is it possible to read-in an idf file from Expedition, Pads, Veribest?

    Greetings: Pro/E is able to read-in *.emn, *.emp an idf file from Mentor and create a 3D models of a PCB layout assembly with all the components locations and heights. Is there a way do the same thing in Catia? Thanks for your time and help.
  3. mcadjgfrank

    Is it possible to set the sketch tools in continuous mode?

    Greetings: Personally, I find dimensional constraint, sketching tools in Catia v5r17 are counter productive. For instance: - for a multi-segment profile: I select the Line tools, select a point, draw the line, select the line tools again and repeat the above steps many times. - for...
  4. mcadjgfrank

    How can you safely rename Catia filename in an assembly?

    Greetings: Let assume that you have top level assembly detail drawing containing 4 parts A, B, C, D and would like to rename the filename of these parts to E, F, G, H. How do you manage to do this so the assembly and the detail drawing can be opened after the rename operation? Thanks in...
  5. mcadjgfrank

    How does Catia react in this situation?

    Greetings: A drawing of a top level assembly Z consist of part A, B, C and D has been created. An user open only the Z assy without the drawing file and rename the part to E, F, G, H and save the assy. How does Catia react when someone else open the drawing? Will it still be able to bring...
  6. mcadjgfrank

    How do you modify Catia drafting definition?

    Greetings: In Catia v15r17 sp3, Tools, Standard, Drafting everything is grayed out. I login to my workstation with an Administrator right. I have been looking in Catia settings and online documentation for an "Administrator" right option to no avail. How do you modify Catia drafting...
  7. mcadjgfrank

    How to create or show radial / bolt circle axis?

    Greetings: How do you create a radial or bolt circle axis in Catia v5r17 sp3? Thanks,

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