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Q1-090106: Draft Analysis
Can anybody tell me how to switch view to material mode in order to run a draft analysis in V5? Thank you! |
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Q2-081016: Drafting Hole Call out
How do you call out a counter border hole or other types of holes so that the depth of the hole and varying diameters are in the same dimension? |
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Q1-081016: Error Message
I've just come across an error message: "intersection computation has failed for body xxxx of part xxxxxx', while creating a section view." Can anybody help? |
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Q1-081010: CATIA V5
The instructions for using Rational PurifyPlus in visual studio are to build the function. But CAA RADE uses mkmk, so how do I incorporate PurifyPlus? |
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Q1-080928: CATIA V5 Catalog
When we add a part to the catalog after we edit the design table and the rows and columns are add or deleted the catalog is not updated. |
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Q2-080826: Over Sized Drawing
Does anybody know how to create a roll format drawing (edit the length of a drawing to be bigger than the standard formats)? |
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Q3-080822: CATIA V5 (3 ans)
I have the co-ordinates of a propeller at different cross sections. How would I get a curve from those points using CATIA V5? |
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Q2-080731: Analysis Frequency (1 ans)
After doing a static analysis I ran the frequency case in the same model. I applied new isostatic constraints, on running the program after sometime it showed internal error. Error in xcoexe/xcocall. |
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Q1-080731: V5 to V4 (4 ans)
When I load the assembly into V4 using the model files I get volumes in no show and all the parts are no longer solids. |
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Q1- 080730: Analysis
While doing frequency analysis to an already completed static analysis, an error occurs. |
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Q1-080626: CATIA V5 R16
Due to filing requirements when creating detail drawings of parts I have to open the assembly the part object is located in and manually select the part object from the feature tree then insert it in the drawing. |
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Q2-080624: Frames (1 ans)
Is there a kind person out there with a 'NES' standard frame/Title Block for V5, that they can let me have, please. |
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Q2-080623: Help View Malfunction
A fellow worker here opened the help viewer, then enlarged the main text portion, making the index/framework/search portion disappear. |
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Q7-080529: CATIA V5 R14 Installation
Usually when you install a software of any kind according to my knowledge, the help files also get installed through which one can learn about how the software or the tools that it has is to be used. |
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Q9-080502: Adding Custom VB Tools in CATIA V5 R17
We can add the VB command to an existing toolbar, we can pick and use it etc. However, when we close CATIA V5 R17 and restart, we lose our command and have to re-add it back every time to the toolbar. |
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Q1-080319: PDM in CATIA V5 R16
I am developing a PDM system for a specific application, where I use CATIA V5 R16 as a (CAD+Knowledge) tool, while J2EE, Oracle are platform and DB respectively. |
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Q1-080310: Drafted Face in CATIA V5 R17
Why can't the drafted shaloute edge of a cylinder projected in a drawing plane where as if we draw the same profile by REVOLVE tool, the edges get projected in CATIA V5 R17? |
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Q3-080307: TIFF Files in CATIA V5 R17 (1 ans)
I have setup some serverside TIFF rendering functionality. The TIFF files are huge compared to those created on my client. They are also in color. Can anyone tell me where the TIFF export settings are? |
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Q1-080305: Drafting using Scenes in CATIA V5 R16
If you have several drafting views of a 'closed' assembly (1st Scene created) and wish to have one exploded view (2nd created Scene 2 'exploded'). Is there a way, without locking a view or constantly changing a scene, to have an 'exploded' view stay an exploded view and the others stay in the original closed position? |
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Q2-080215: Surface Design (1 ans)
By using surface design I made a two wheeler sheet back plastic part, that is the curvature product, then by using the closed surface I closed and I got solid model. |
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Q1-080125: External Reference in CATIA V5 R17
I am having trouble figuring out how to control the activity state of externally referenced items pasted in from a published item out of another piece part file by using visual basic coding. |
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Q2-071226: Publishing in CATIA
How can we do publishing while doing clash analysis in large assemblies and also briefly explain the concept of publish in CATIA? |
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Q3-071212: Visualization in CATIA V5 R16
Suppose one part(thin plate) is created with the reference of curved surface(using up to surface option). Now if you rotate the model, the edge of the plate is looking like that it is penetrating the surface, even if you add thickness to the surface(though it is not penetrated). |
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Q1-071115: Views in CATIA V5 R14
I am trying to write a knowledgeware script to activate/deactivate a view based on the value of a given input parameter within the interactive drafting workbench in CATIA V5 R14. |
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Q4-071016: Simulation in CATIA V5 R15
I am trying to simulate a ball made of steel to fall down a tube and into some water at the bottom, however every way I have tried I alway get an error message. |
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Q4-071010: Toolbars in CATIA (2 ans)
When you are designing a product and you have to modify a certain part in the product your toolbars are never in the same place when you come back to either the part mode or product mode. |
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Q2-091707: Surface in CATIA V5 R14 (1 ans)
What is the difference between a CATIA V5 file which contains surfaces using the GSD workbench only and another file which uses Body-in-White or/and class 'A' surfacing? |
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Q1-091307: Spec Tree in ENOVIA 5.17
I am new to this and was wondering how to either export the spec tree to a Word or PDF document or how to wrap the lines contained in the tree with ENOVIA 5.17? |
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Q1-090507: Breaking a View in Drafting in CATIA V5 R17
When breaking a view in a CATDrawing, lets say the main view, is it possible to make the top view of this main view with the same portion already broken with out having to redo the breakout and not having the exact representation on the original break in CATIA V5 R17? |
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Q3-083107: Fluids in CATIA V5 R17
Is there a way I can give parameters about viscosity to a fluid and view its mechanical behavior (of the piston) as a whole mechanism? |
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Q1-080807: Assembly in CATIA V5 R17 (1 ans)
In Assembly, while trying to constrain(ex:Surface or Coincidence) two sub-assemblies. An Assistant window pops up saying "Geometry not published. Select another geometry or publish it before use it." |
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Q2-080607: Short Cut Keys in CATIA V5 R16
I was creating shortcut Keys for my CATIA environment and I was not able to create one for "Add command" in boolean operations can anyone tell me why this might be? |
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Q1-080307: Drawing in CATIA V5 R17
Does anyone know how to link pages of a drawing together, so that the drawing number, revision letter, and page number update automatically? |
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Q1-071807: Missing Kanj.font Message in CATIA V5 R17 (3 ans)
When opening a drafting file I get the following message: "The font named KANJ.font was not found on the system. During this session, the default font Swiss.pfb will be used to display texts that reference this font. Check the font directory or contact the drawing creator." |
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Q1-053107: Boolean in CATIA V5 R16 (2 ans)
When I try to Boolean two solids from two separate bodies, I get the following error in CATIA V5 R16: "You are trying to create a boolean operation between an ordered body(OGS or body) and non Ordered body (GS or solid body).Operand body will not be moved under the boolean feature." |
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Q3-052307: IGES Model Origin in CATIA V5 (3 ans)
When I save an assembly to an IGES file for use in a CMM system the origin (xyz = 0) of the model appears in an apparently random position with axes that do not align with any of the model's geometry. |
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Q2-051707: Character Pitch in CATIA V5
I found a method called "catCharRatio" that can be used to set Character Ratio. Is there a similar one for "Character Pitch" to set character pitch to either fixed or variable? |
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Q10-051407: Deformable Body in CATIA V5 R15 (2 ans)
How do you create a part that is deformed in its "as installed" condition, and may be installed on multiple assemblies and therefore have multiple "conditions", yet only manage 1 CATPart so BOM's are correct in CATIA V5 R15? |
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Q4-050707: Drafting in CATIA V5
When using the drafting work bench with structural work bench model tees, I beams, angles and plates when I finish updating the view only plate shows in the view in CATIA V5. |
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Q2-042507: CATIA V5 R15 Installation Problem (2 ans)
I use XP with sp2
After start installation I receive this error message:
Suddenly finish installation Error copying files.
Contact your administrator.
File C:Program FilesDassault SystemesB15intel_acontrolTopologicalOperators.toc was not found. |
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Q4-041607: CATIA V4 Error (2 ans)
I am working CATIA V4 in Sun Solaris operating systems. I get an error while I open CATIA V4. Could you please explain what is the problem and how to solve the issue? |
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Q3-041607: Graphics Card for Using CATIA V5 R16 (3 ans)
I would like to know if this configuration is good enough to use CATIA, Dell Inspiron 6400 Intel Pentium dual-core T2060,1.6GHz, 15.4" WXGA, 2GB RAM, 80GB, 8x CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer write capability, 802.11b/g, 1yr Warranty, 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery Video Card: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950? |
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Q4-040507: Macro in CATIA V5 R14 (1 ans)
Can any body help me out to create a macro so that it can trace out all the dimensional values in a drafting sheet and store them in an excel sheet in CATIA V5 R14? |
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Q1-033007: Dimensioning in CATIA V5 R17
When using stack dimensioning where I have circles to dimension to the outside edge I can only dimension to the outside on the 1st circle all the other ones dimension to the center in CATIA V5 R17. |
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Q2-031607: Label for Linear Pattern Holes in SolidWorks 2007
I use the linear pattern to create holes, but when I insert a hole table in drawing it shown a difference label between them, such as label 'A' in existing hole and label 'B' in pattern holes, and in the column of size it show "dia 4" for 'A' and show "dia 4 thru" for label 'B', how can I solve this type of problem to make it display as same the label in SolidWorks 2007? |
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Q2-022007: Access Permissions in CATIA V4
We have CATIA V4 stations running on AIX. Some guys do not have access to directories running on our main server, but when I check their access using AIX, they should have full access. |
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Q2-021907: Dimensioning Chamfers in Sketcher in CATIA V5 R14
When creating a chamfer in Sketcher, it automatically dimensions the chamfer, which is fine. However, while the angle dimension is ok, the length dimension it uses is always the physical length of the chamfer rather than the more useful horizontal or vertical dimension in CATIA V5 R14 (Unix Based). |
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Q6-020507: Video Card in CATIA V5 (2 ans)
I am currently running CATIA V5 on a Dell Dimension 8300 with a RADEON 9800 XT video card and am having issues with my graphics. I am wondering what card is recommended with this system. |
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Q3-013007: Threads in CATIA V5 R14 (2 ans)
How do you cut threads into a bolt or screw and actually have the threads show in the 3D model and 2D drawing, without having to sketch each individual thread in CATIA V5 R14? |
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Q1-010907: Error Reading Models Created in CATIA (3 ans)
I get the following error messages when trying to read models created in CATIA V5 R16 into CATIA V5 R14:
Can not open file PRIVATE_MODELS/konsol.CATPart: Wrong application level Can not open the file: PRIVATE_MODELS/konsol.CATPart. Invalid data structure. |
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Q1-122706: Error Installing CATIA V5 R16 (1 ans)
When installing CATIA V5 R16, I keep encountering the same error:
cxinst.log -
Fehler beim extrahieren der Aktenschrankdatei e:intelManufacturing FDICopy fehlgeschlagen Return Code -100 Tranfer has failed. |
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Q2-121406: Kinematic Law (1 ans)
When a Kinemat has more than two commands it is normal to give each command a movement with respect to a common time base. ie a Kinemat Command Law.
Anyone have an idea how to do this in CATIA V5 R1?
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Q1-120706: CATIA V4 Error Code
I couldn't open the CATIA V4 models (I can open only flame cut template (without 3D link), start models and somtimes some 2D models) on these machines. |
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Q1-120106: Working in CATIA (3 ans)
I have always been interested in 3D modeling and animation and currently work as a Lightwave technical Director/Animator doing subdivision surface modeling for a company soon to be closing shop. |
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Q4-112906: Mouse Setup in CATIA V5 R15
I have 2 commands assigned on my middle mouse button: PAN and Go to Center Screen (I named it by action). How do I remove the second command from mouse? |
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I can't edit the dimension in Drafting work bench other then fack dimension in CATIA V5 R10. |
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Q1-111406: Toolbar Icons in CATIA V5 R16
Using NVIDIA Quadro FX 4500 with driver version 9.1.3.6 on 17 in, 19 in, and 24 in monitors in WinXP. Toolbar Icons are either difficult to view or not legible what so ever. |
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Q2-102406: Error Reading Model in CATIA V5 R16
CATIA V5 R16 SP02 and SP04 are successfully installed (PSA and RSA customer configration) but at the first open on a given file, I obtain the following message: "OSM_AL777 error when reading model." |
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Q4-102306: Problems With CATIA V5 R12
I am having a problem with CATIA V5 R12. When I execute the program, this one it is only closed and it appeared the following message: "a check on data will be launched on active document" command interrupted. |
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Q2-102306: Thermal Expansion in CATIA V5 R16
I'd like to know if there is a way to make an analysis of the clashes or contacts that could happen with some parts when the temperature changes due to the thermal expansion of the materials. |
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Q5-101706: License Unavailable in AIX
When I launch CATIA V4 in AIX workstation, It displays this error message "ADDC410 license unavailable optional license requested ADDC410 license unavailable.Catlic006, no product granted. Catlic006 licensing requested not satisfied, error code 998". |
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Q4-101706: Adding a User in CATIA
I am trying to add a user to the system. I fill in his details, but when I try and add his password I get a "segmentation core dump error" message. |
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Q1-101706: Dimensioning Branches
How can I dimension the branches of one harness that has been extracted from a flattened 3D model in the drafting workbench in CATIA V5? |
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Q1-092506: Photo Rendering Problem (2 answers)
One aspect of the course involves photorealistic rendering using the photo studio workbench. The students are required to apply materials and stickers to the CATIA Product which in this case resembles a model Formula One racing car. Our problem is that some stickers do not render when the shooting is created. |
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Q3-092206: Develop Command
Has anybody used develop command in CATIA V4? Can you please tell me how to use & and its applications?
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Q2-091806: Airfoil in CATIA V5 R14
I have the coordinates of an airfoil in a .dat file. How do I import these cordinates into CATIA (surface workbench) in order to sketch the airfoil 2D profile? |
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Q5-090606: Internal Gear
Does someone know how to generate step by step an internal gear (a gear rolling in another) in CATIA V5? |
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How can I get access to CATIA V5 as an administrator? |
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Q7-081406: Wire Diameter in CATIA V4 R24
No matter how small the diameter 0.8mm always routes as 2.0mm, but if the diameter is 2.0mm or above it routes correctly in CATIA V4 R24. Can someone tell me why this is? |
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Q5-080806: SmarTeam and CATIA V5 R14 (1 answer)
A couple of years ago I put 2 additional lines in my environment file and I was wondering if I still "need" them cause I know one is a setting option now: SAVE_AS_ONE_PDF=TRUE. The other is (I think) so CATIA won't crash as a result of a SmarTeam error: CATIA_TEAM_PDM_NOCOOTF=1. Do I still need this one? |
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Q2-080606: Data Loss in CATIA
I did an explotion of the assembly but I didn't save. However, now I'm not able to open the file anymore. The error message reads: Invalid data structure |
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Q-071906: The Difference Between Powercopy and Document Template Creation |
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Q1-030806: Traces
How does one know from Traces if VPM Navigator is running or ENOVIA LCA? |
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Q1-030206: Copy VBA Code
I would like to copy a code from VBA in CATIA to VB6 like this: Dim documents1 As Documents: Set documents1 = CATIA.Documents. |
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Q2-022306: JT File
I have added a JT file (Ideas) in CATProduct, and if I create CATDrawing for that product I am not getting that jt part in drawing. |
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Q2-022206: Trend
What is the trend regarding the CATIA? Is Wildfire competent to it? |
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Q3-021306: Translator
What translator is best for converting CATIA .dat file to Pro/Engineer file format? |
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Q2-013006: Dates
How can I create a link with the date of my computer and one text of CATIA V5 for updating the date in the drawing? |
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Q1-012606: Power Fit
Could someone tell me how CATIA calculates generation of surface using 'Power Fit' under Quick Surface Reconstruction? |
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Q1-012006: New Project
I know 3d & Surface Modeling, Wire Frame & Surface Designing, Assembly Design & Drafting workbenches. |
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Q1-010306: Gears (1 answer)
Can anybody tell me, or does anybody know of a good source where I can learn how to draw and assemble simple gears in CATIA? |
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