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I have a solid model that I would like to split (Or what ever Catia calls it) without removing any material. I am trying to take a solid shape and split the solid into two separate halves, so I can apply draft. The split command removes part of the solid. I would like to select a plane the...

Does Catia have the ability to calculate / Measure fluid volume in an assembly? A have a hydraulic cylinder assembly that I would like to measure the fuid volume.

I have a model, which has one surface which appears to have the surface set to a transparency of 0 (Zero). I've selected the Partbody from the specification tree and set the transparency in properties to 255 (Full transparency), but the surface still won't show transparent. I then selected the...

I need to create some .stl files, but don't see the file extension under save. Do I need a special license? Thanks

I have a drawing with a Breakout view, but no longer need the breakout. How do I delete the breakout from the view. I don't see anything listed in the specification tree or the properties of the parent view. Tank you.

Can the available values be edited once created? I have created numerous parameters with multiple values, but would like to go back and add to the available list. Thanks,

I have a set of notes on my drawings, but would like to add some attribute linked text within the notes...like a part number, material, etc. Do I need to create a special type of note or can I simply add a link within the text note, where I want that attribute link text to be inserted? Can this...

Are service packs like releases of Catia? Such that if one person has R16 sp4, can they open open a R16 sp5 file? Thanks.

I am trying to create revolved powercopies for different style ports. I looked at the ones on CATBlog, but am unable to follow how they were created...or understand what was done. I am creating a solid block and then creating a revolved port (Material removal). I then following the steps to...

Is there anyway to increase the size of the "Show Preview" picture when opening a file?

I have a drawing view which was created from a 3d model. I am trying to create a 2d sketch within that drawing view. I make my sketch and place initial dimensions. However, when I double click on the dimension to edit the sketch, the sketch dimension and the sketch itself do not change. I...

Can anyone point me in the right direction in regards to building parts and subassemblies with a product model. Thanks,

I created a part, which was basically a cylinder, with several stepped bore cuts thru the middle. Something has changed within my Catia part model, because I can no longer select the OD to dimension one of the cuts. I previously had a wall thickness dimension, but I deleted it and now I can't...

I created a custom Toolbar with one command icon. However, everytime that I boot up Catia, the toolbar is gone...it is no longer listed under the pulldown menu (View-Toolbars). Its as though it was never created. Is there a setting to make these toolbars permanent? Thanks, Ryan

I have a part, similar to a bowl. What I am trying to accomplish is create a point on the curved surface at a given location. I have a plane that intersects the curved surface of the bowl. I offset another plane normal to the first. I then want to create a line that intersects both planes...

Is it possibile to turn the visibility of an assembly component off in a drawing view, without blanking out everything behind it? I've tried using the "overload properties" of the view, but when I edit the component and uncheck the "Shown" box, it turns the component off, but nothing is shown...

I have a revolved part and I want a plane tangent to the outside diamter. How do I accomplish this? I want the plane linked to the diamter, so that it moves if the outer diameter is changed. Thank you

I know how to pattern a component within a Product, with the "Reuse Pattern" command. However, if I have a component already placed within a Product and I want to copy it to multiple places (Change 1 of the 3 constraints)within the assembly, can I do this. Example, I have an o-ring within a...

We have Catia v5 r16 loaded onto a widescreen labtop. The graphics within Catia are displaying stretched or skewed. Circles show as elipses and squares as rectangles. How do I change this. Is there a setting within Catia or windows / graphics driver setting? Any help would be appreciated...

I have a CatProduct model, which consists of several parts. Most are catparts, but a few were step files brought into Catia. The problem I am encountering is when I go to create the initial drawing view (Front View). I then select a reference plane as is required. The drawing view that...