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    This document provides an introduction to using parameters and automation in CATIA. It discusses how constraints can be used to drive parameters, which then allow automation of features and designs. Parameters can be renamed and their formulas edited to control other constraints and features. Design tables capture predefined parameter values to generate multiple valid configurations of a part. The table can then be used to populate catalogs for reuse of the parameterized part in different instances. This approach reduces design errors and captures company knowledge and standards.

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    This document provides an introduction to using parameters and automation in CATIA. It discusses how constraints can be used to drive parameters, which then allow automation of features and designs. Parameters can be renamed and their formulas edited to control other constraints and features. Design tables capture predefined parameter values to generate multiple valid configurations of a part. The table can then be used to populate catalogs for reuse of the parameterized part in different instances. This approach reduces design errors and captures company knowledge and standards.

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    This document provides an introduction to using parameters and automation in CATIA. It discusses how constraints can be used to drive parameters, which then allow automation of features and designs. Parameters can be renamed and their formulas edited to control other constraints and features. Design tables capture predefined parameter values to generate multiple valid configurations of a part. The table can then be used to populate catalogs for reuse of the parameterized part in different instances. This approach reduces design errors and captures company knowledge and standards.

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    Introduction to CATIA

    Parameters and Automation

    Tom Swindell
    IBM PLM Technical Support
    Topics
    • Constraints
    • Parameters
    • Creating Formulas from Parameters
    • Creating Design Tables from Parameters
    • Creating Catalog from Design Tables
    Constraints
    • To create a Pad (solid) in V5, the Sketcher workbench is used.
    • A sketch is created on a 2D plane in 3D space.
    • The geometry is ‘sketched’ roughly in position using various tools.
    Adding Constraints to a Sketch
    • Since geometry is roughly sketched, it must be modified to
    capture design intent.
    • Geometry can easily be modified by applying / changing
    constraints.
    • Contextual horizontal and vertical constraints are added first.
    Other contextual constraints include, parallel, concentric,
    coincident, etc.
    • Dimensional constraints, similar to dimensions, are added next.
    Sketch with Constraints Added
    • Fully constrained geometry turns green. Dimensional Constraints
    Contextual Constraints
    Sketch with Constraints Added
    • Constraints can be easily modified by double-clicking and
    changing the values.
    • Geometry is automatically updated.
    Sketch with Constraints Modified
    Parameters
    • Constraints are the starting point for automation.
    • Constraints are made up of Parameters.
    • The Formula function is used to work with the constraint
    Parameters.
    • The function is included with base CATIA configurations.
    Editing Parameters of Constraint
    • Renaming PartBody\Sketch.1\Length.13\Length….
    Editing Parameters of Constraint
    • …. to block_length
    • This makes the parameter easier to find and gives it a
    functional name that can be used later.
    Editing Parameters of Constraint
    • We can use constraints to control other constraints using
    Formula Editor.

    • Examples:
    Set one constraint = to another
    Set one constraint = to another/2
    etc..

    • Formula Editor is accessed by right-clicking (MB3)


    constraint.
    Editing Formula of Constraint

    • Right-click constraint.

    • Select Edit Formula


    Formula Editor
    • Setting Length.14 = block_length/2
    • Double-click block_length from right side of panel.
    • Enter formula: block_length /2
    Modified Constraint
    Set Tools-Options to Visualize Formula in Tree
    Editing Parameters to Control Features
    • Features such as holes, fillets, chamfers, drafts, etc. can
    be turned off/on by changing parameters.
    Editing Parameters to Control Features
    • Hole is deactivated when Activity = false
    • Can easily be reactivated.
    • Can be controlled by program / macro.
    Design Tables
    • Parameters can be stored in a table or Excel file to control
    multiple configurations of a part.

    • This allows control over the design, limiting the combinations


    allowed.

    • Parameters (constraints) included in Design Table cannot be


    changed by the user.

    • User does not have to guess if modifications will work.


    Design Tables
    • Assume we want to make
    multiple bottles using the
    Sketch constraints.
    Design Tables
    • Not all constraint changes are good.

    • Proven constraint values are


    tabulated to provide viable designs.

    • Can easily switch between


    configurations and part updates
    accordingly.

    • Decreased likelihood of bad designs.

    • Capture company knowledge.


    Renaming Parameters for Design Table bottle_height
    neck_angle
    • Change names to something meaningful. transition_radius
    • Easier to find parameters when creating design table. base_height
    neck_radius
    base_width
    Creating Design Table
    • Renamed parameters will be added to Design Table
    • Design Tables are included with base CATIA configuration.
    Creating Design Table
    • Select renamed parameters to add to design table.
    Creating Design Table
    • Design table is created.
    • Select ‘Edit table’ to edit .xls file.
    Creating Design Table
    • Excel file is created with renamed parameters and their values.
    Creating Design Table
    • Values are added to the spreadsheet to create other bottle designs.
    Creating Design Table
    • Design Table is shown in the tree.
    • Double-click Configuration to
    change part configuration.
    Applying Design Table Configurations
    • Select and Apply configuration to see part update.
    Creating Catalog from Design Table
    • Catalogs are collections of part to be used in multiple places.
    • Catalog items are instantiated (copied) to CATProducts.
    • Design Tables can be used to populate Catalogs.
    Creating Catalog from Design Table
    • Create Catalog using File-New-CatalogDocument.
    • Add ‘Part Family’ in Catalog Editor workbench.

    ** Design table must have PartNumber field.


    Questions?

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