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  1. 706Jim

    Catia drafting default dimension change

    When our IT department installed the latest student version of Catia V5, they used a default template (I guess). When drafting, system generated dimensions come out in Decimal feet; really annoying. In previous years I was able to rectify this by using a modified ANSI.xml file, but that fix...
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    Default dimension value catia drafting how to change

    Our school uses catia for modelling and some machining. I'm aware of how to change dimensions for modelling, but when I create a drawing the dimensions come out in decimal feet. Years ago I was able to get the system to default to three place decimal inches by modifying the ANSI.xml file, but...
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    Bolt circle diameter circle drafting

    When dimensioning a bolt circle in a Catia drawing, I would like to create a dashed bolt circle centerline curve associated with the holes in the bolt circle. I can generate this bolt circle using (as one example) a circle through three points. Easy enough to change the font to dashed and...
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    Bolt circle arc in drafting Catia V5

    I looked up a number of posts regarding a bolt circle on a Catia drawing but was unable to find a solution to my problem. I have a part with 5 holes 30 degrees apart on a bolt circle and I would like to place a partial bolt circle arc on the drawing. I can create that arc in a number of ways and...

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