Using SOLIDWORKS 2016 SP1.0;
Lots of features that worked well in previous versions don't work well or don't work at all in version 2016.
Other users having the same issues or is it my imagination?
Any response will be greatly appreciated!
Using SolidWorks 2016 SP01;
Is it possible to "Attach" or "Include" purchased items used in the Weldment environment at the Top Assembly BOM list for purchased parts inclusion?
Example:
Purchased bolt & washer & are inserted as separate bodies in the Weldment environment as one component in...
Using CATIA V5R18;
I’ve been asked to place multiple detailed assembly drawings on multiple sheets in one drawing file. The problem that I’m having is the part item numbers for the individual assembly BOM doesn’t start at one but some other number, but in its own individual file, the part item...
Using CATIA V5R18;
Is there a rotate command that can be used on products in the product environment, which will maintain the new reference with the view compass reference? Similar to the part body “rotate” command in the part environment?
An example; I insert an assembly that has a reference...
Using CATIA V5 R18;
I’ve revised a part and I would like to add a revision symbol to an existing dimension in the drawing, can CATIA do that automatically?
Any response will be greatly appreciated!
Currently designing some components by purchasing an off shelf item made of high alloy steel and I would like to weld it to another steel part. Since I don’t know the exact composition of the purchased component, is it safer to weld it to another high alloy steel or any steel will do?
Any...
Using CATIA V5R18;
When creating a section view in assembly drawings, is there a way to tell CATIA not to section hardware components such as nuts, bolts etc.?
Any response will be greatly appreciated!
Using CATIA V5R18;
I created an assembly “A” of parts, now I want to call out only the assembly part number “A” and not each individual part making up assembly “A” in the BOM, how can this be done?
Any response will be greatly appreciated!
Using CATIA V5R18;
I designed a left hand part and then created a right hand part with the “Paste Special, As Result With Link” function in a new part file. The problems that I’m having are the following;
1. I have a reuse pattern that doesn’t work in assemblies
2. I have threaded holes that...
I’ve created a part and a separate excel file to create multiple configurations.
How can I insert each configuration name as a part number from the excel file column to a general table’s part number column?
Any response will be greatly appreciated!
Using Catia V5R19, Service Pack 8, Build Number 19;
I would like to achieve the following;
Product 1, Part B mounts to Part A at location 1 for specimen 1
Product 2, Part B mounts to the same Part A at Location 2 for specimen 2
I need to locate mounting holes in Part A by means of...
Using Catia V5R19, Service Pack 8, Build Number 19;
How do you add a weld angle below the weld type using the “Welding Symbol” in the drafting environment? Right now I’m creating an “attribute link” text and placing it below the welding type symbol.
Any response will be greatly appreciated!
Using Catia V5R19, Service Pack 8, Build Number 19;
Is there any way to display complete component quantities in one BOM when creating them using the “Reuse Pattern/Component Gathering New Instances” option? I would like to display one BOM, not multiple BOM’s with the total component...
Using Catia V5R19, Service Pack 8, Build Number 19;
I inserted a component from the “Mechanical Standard Parts” / ASME, ANSI inch catalog. How can I replace the existing component and the same component used in “Reuse Patterns”?
Any response will be greatly appreciated!
Using Catia V5R19, Service Pack 8, Build Number 19;
In the drawing environment, I’m inserting a Geometric Tolerance box underneath a dimension value inside vertically dimensioned lines, but the dimension lines go through the geometric tolerance box. Is there a way to increase the gap or shorten...
Using Catia V5R19, Service Pack 8, Build Number 19;
Is it possible to control the decimal places of a value parameter by means of a formula?
Any response will be greatly appreciated!
The application consists of capping both ends of a pipe with plates, by means of preparing the edges. The welding will be done by the outside circumferential joints. The drawing indicates a J-groove weld type which requires more work. Can a beveled fillet weld instead of a J-groove weld be...
Using Catia V5R19;
Does anyone know how to keep or maintain a BOM table in auto fit mode after it has been auto fitted? Please, no scripts as a solution.
Any response will be greatly appreciated!
Using Catia V5R19;
Is it possible to use a scene created in one assembly into another assembly, or are scenes restricted to drawings only?
Any response will be greatly appreciated!
