How do I use smart move in Catia V5?
Click the Smart Move icon and expand the Smart Move dialog box, including the viewer that appears.
- The Viewer frame: this window appears only if you pre-select the components affected to perform the smart move.
- The Automatic constraint creation option allows you to create constraints to keep the move operation.
How do you constrain parts in Catia Assembly?
Select the Constraints of Given Components: Select the components, right-click and select xxx object -> Component Constraints contextual command. Editing Constraints: you can cut and paste , copy and paste and even delete constraints. Update an Assembly: constraints displayed in black indicate they need an update.
What is manipulation tool in Catia?
The Manipulate function will move the parts an Non-incremental distance in the workspace. For more detailed information on manipulation use, please see the CATIA online documentation file entitled “Manipulating Components.”
How do you drag in Catia?
Press and hold down Ctrl and drag the fillet to another edge on the part. As soon as you point to the pad’s face, the face is highlighted and the pointer changes to this shape: . Release Ctrl and the mouse button.
How can a dimension be created in Catia?
Go to Tools > Options> Mechanical Design > Drafting , Dimension tab, and activate the Create driving dimension option. Create and/or modify the desired dimension on the geometry. If needed, you can use the Tools Palette and define the Value of the dimension you want to be driving.
How do I fix components in Catia Assembly?
Fixing a Component
- Click the Fix component icon: Fix in Space.
- Select the component to be fixed, that is the light blue component. The constraint is created.
- Move the fixed component using the compass.
- Update the assembly to see which component is moved: the fixed component returns to its previous location:
What are assembly constraints?
Assembly constraints establish the orientation of the components in the assembly and simulate mechanical relationships between components. For example, you can: Mate two planes. Specify that cylindrical features on two parts remain concentric.
