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  1. vaina

    converting units in formulas and parameters

    Hi everybody, I have a little problem with dimension units in formulas defining. For instance, if I define a new parameter of type Mass [kg] and add a formula based on volume [m^3] and density [kg/m^3], I obtain a mass (expressed by kg]. I'd like to express only this result by tons (T in CATIA...
  2. vaina

    steel wires

    I'd like to simulate a steel wire (a stay on a boat) for FEA purposes. How can I model a flexible part that doesn't work in compression? Maybe I could try with a group of beam elements jointed by hinges, any experience in that? Thanks for your attention.
  3. vaina

    'rename tree elements' macro

    Hi everybody, I need a macro to rename the tree elements. I tried to record a macro but it seems that CATIA can't record all actions, so I obtain only empty macros. After a Google search I found this script, but I'd like to develop and fit it for my purposes. Unfortunately a password protects...
  4. vaina

    pattern along curve

    Sorry for my stupid question, but I found a (complicated) solution and I need some suggestions. I'd like to create some holes along a 2D curve. In the sketcher I found only an Equidistant Points, but I want to set an 'easy' spacing between my holes (e.g. 50mm). I could obtain that with Point...
  5. vaina

    Creating holes in Assembly Design

    Hi all, I post a very stupid question - I know that. I found a similar thread here (http://www.eng-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=160257&page=78) but I can't understand DBezaire's solution. Anyway, I need to create an hole through some parts in a single product (Assembly Design). I tried with...

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