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  1. rickyt

    Export Drawing Fake Dimension Values via script

    Looking to modify code shared in a closed thread to include the Export of Fake Dimension Value. https://www.eng-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=439565 ↓Code below is a portion of it in my attempt to obtain the fake dimension value↓ Sub CATMain() '...
  2. rickyt

    V5 Drafting View Orientation

    Can I determine what camera angle was used to develop a view in drafting? We have a drawing that was developed with the views not normal to any plane or axis system. This is not typical for our standard approach. Our cmm department needs to have an axis system or plane to represent the view...
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    Variable Fillets

    I am getting 2 different results on 2 different computers, both at V5R26. When I generate a variable EdgeFillet.3, and then go to modify it, all the radii values lay on top of each other. The tree shows only one value, and the points are de-highlighted in the window. When someone else...
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    NX Load Studies

    What options/licenses are available in NX for developing a load study? I would like to check for interference as parts or assemblies are being attached/loaded into surrounding environment.
  5. rickyt

    Macro to copy Filename to clipboard

    Looking for some help to make message box disappear after a few seconds. At the end of my script I would like the msgbox to show, but automatically close after 2 seconds without clicking the ok button. I have changed my last line from a msgbox to a wscript popup to hopefully make it timeout...
  6. rickyt

    Macro to transfer InertiaVolume to Parameters

    In need of some help on setting a Variable equal to the density value of a measurement. I have created a macro that will take an inertia volume measurement (InertiaVolume.Part) and create relations to the Parameter section of the tree. The parameter section of the tree will transfer into an...
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    Speed of Writing .stp files over Network versus Local

    The speed of Writing .stp files over network from Catia has always been issue for us. .stp file write times on V5r22 with a 32mb Catpart opened in a catia session: Local c: 19 Seconds to get to "100%" complete, then 21 Seconds total until its completely finished. Network Drive 20 Seconds to...
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    NX9 Face Curvature

    I am getting an error "NX License Error: License server system does not support this feature this feature. {-18}", When I try either Analysis > Shape > Face Curvature, or Analysis > Shape > Facet Body Curvature. Analysis > Shape > Draft Analysis works fine. Analysis > Shape > Concave Faces...
  9. rickyt

    Join Distance Propagation R22

    GSD > Join. I no longer see the Distance Propagtion option in R22, Is this no longer an option?? Thanks, Rick
  10. rickyt

    Macro to obtain a Shareable Product (Step License)

    I have searched all over trying to find a macro that will obtain a shareable license. I have found 4 different scripts online but none of them work for me. Any sugestions? Here are the 4 that I have found: 1.) Language="VBSCRIPT" Sub CATMain() 'Dim settingControllers1 As SettingControllers...
  11. rickyt

    3DCONNEXION Space Explorer thru VPN V5r18/r19/r20

    I bring my work laptop with Space Explorer home and access the work network thru VPN (Cisco Anyconnect). I am able to mount network drives, obtain a catia license, etc. I cannot get the space explorer to work within Catia, when connected thru VPN (no device found). If I am at work, or take a...
  12. rickyt

    Label Point in Drawing per Point Name

    If Catpart has points labled as "1234cmm001", 1234cmm002, etc. the points in the drawing become "generated points". I need to label a bunch of points in a isometric view, per their point name. Is there a command that I can use to identify which point was projected to generate this "generated...
  13. rickyt

    V4 ordinate Dimensioning

    Is it possible to dimension in Catia v4 with the ordinate style of dimensions. Can it be set up thru drwstd. Thanks for any advice on how to do so!
  14. rickyt

    LPFK lighted keypads

    Has anyone got the old ibm lpfk keypads to work with v5 on a pc. If so what adapters/drivers are needed. Thanks
  15. rickyt

    Opening catia v4 files in UG NX direct translator ??

    I have heard that this is possible with NX without using iges/step etc. But I can not find where to read/import these files into NX. Any help would be appreciated!
  16. rickyt

    Catia V4 - Looking for Grid IUA Macro

    Looking for the grid Macro that will put 100mm Body lines, Plus the text for the in the drawing. Anyone know where I can find this iua file. Thanks, Rick
  17. rickyt

    installing catia v4 macros ???

    Looking for some help on where the macros need to be placed. what other files needed to be changed. What paths to be set, etc!
  18. rickyt

    Catia V5 Specify Rotation axis with Magellan (spacemouse)

    Would like to know how to select a rotation axis to graphically rotate part using a magellan-spacemouse in v5. Can it be programmed to a button on the magellan like in v4.
  19. rickyt

    Plotting to a tiff in Catia V4 ?

    Is it possible to plot to a tiff file larger than the screendump size? I Would like something that could be sent out at or near full scale. If this is possible what needs to be done?

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