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Tikito, Can you post a screenshot of a typical tree you might see? We use hybrid design but more because that's what we learned (also aerospace) so I'm curious to see. Also - if we disable hybrid design, what will happen when we open a file that was made with hybrid design enabled?

We've setup a few of our standard files for threads, so no problem there. I'm just wondering if there is a way to make the drop-down box by default select one of our standards? For instance, in the attached JPG image, when we go to put a hole in, we first have to check the "Threaded" box...

Thanks Ferdo. In this case, I am the admin, and I wanted to update the entire standard so that this doesn't occur in the future. Thanks though.

Hi everyone - sorry I haven't responded sooner, forgot about this thread actually! Thanks for all the helpful suggestions, I am an admin but didn't know exactly where to look for this setting. Weavedreamer's suggestion was spot on - the spacing percentage was set to zero for text notes but for...

Hello, We are using a modified ANXI.xml drafting standard and I'm sure this must be an option somewhere, but basically when we place a cumulate (ordinate) dimension, and then just place regular text, the spacing is not lining up. See attached .jpg for a screenshot of this. You can see the...

Is there any way in CATIA, or with an add-in, that will allow the saving of a 3D pdf file? Solidworks now has this option built in, and it is as easy as file... save as... pdf, and check the "3d" box and you get a pdf file that can be zoomed and rotated etc... This is very handy for...

Just to add to what Jackk said, you can also do this right from the get go when placing new views, for cases where you have all the different bodies in one CATPart. For example: Place new front view, window over to your 3D part, but BEFORE selecting anything, pick the part bodies in the tree...

Jackk, Thanks for the response. Is the FT&A a separate workbench (separate license) required in order to dimension and put GD&T on the 3D model? We currently have HD2 (Hybrid Design) with Part Design/Generative Shape Design/Assembly and I know we can put text leaders on the model, but I'm...

So I guess no one has any more current thoughts or ideas on this?

What you're asking can definitely be done in catia. We use ordinate dimensions all the time. Try playing around with some options in tools...standards...drafting. If I remember there's a category for cumulative dimensions. Once you get it set you can use that drafting standard for all new...

Don't put translations in the parts. Use constraints to position the parts within the assembly where you want them.

Hello, Just wondering if there is an "equivalent" to solidworks hole wizard callouts in CATIA drafting mode. For instance, with one click, solidworks drafting will give you the hole size and depth, and any associated counterbores etc... and even the number of holes (if they were done as a...

Also be careful when using the "project elements" or "intersect elements" while in sketcher. While this will allow you to "snap" to an existing feature, sometimes this causes a lot of headaches later on. For example, if you project a surface, then later on come back and change that surface...

Definitely try Doug's suggestion, as this sounds like a graphics card driver issue to me. I'm unfamiliar with the link Doug posted, but you may want to check NVIDIA's site. Choose driver and fill in your specs, and under download type make sure to select partner certified driver, then on the...

If the .model contained drawing sheets, it could be true that information was lost. A .stp file will only bring across geometry, as you figured out. If you want to get around it... get Catia. If you want to work for Boeing, get Catia.