Parallel through point: Create a plane passing through a point & parallel to reference plane. Offset from plane: Create a plane at a distance from reference plane. Once you have defined the plane, it is represented by a red square symbol, which you can move using the graphic manipulator. Use the combo to choose the desired Plane type. This task shows the various methods for creating planes. Check the Mirrored extent option to create a line symmetrically in relation to the selected Start point. Regardless of the line type, Start and End values are specified by entering distance values or by using the graphic manipulators. Bisecting: Create line for bisector of two lines. Normal to surface: Create line normal to surface. Tangent to curve: Create line tangent to curve. Angle or normal to curve: Create line at an angle to curve. Point – Direction: Create line from a point along a direction. Point – Point: Create line between the two points. A line type will be proposed automatically in some cases depending on your first element selection. Use the combo to choose thedesired line type. Between: Creating point between two other points.Ĭlick the Line icon. Tangent on curve: Creating point tangent to curve. Circle center: Creating point of a circle, ellipse. On plane: Creating point on plane On surface: Creating point on a surface. Use the combo to choose the desired point type.Ĭoordinates: Creating point with X, Y, Z coordinates in the current axis-system On curve: Creating point on curve.
This task shows the various methods for creating points. You can display the Reference Elements toolbar using the View -> Tool bars -> Reference Elements (extended/compact) command. The Sketcher workbench then provides a large number of tools allowing you to sketch the profiles you need. Icon and select the work plane of your choice. Sketching profiles is performed in the Sketcher workbench, which is fully integrated into Part Design. Actually, designing a part from scratch will first require designing a sketch. You will notice that CATIA provides three planes to let you start your design. Remember that these commands can also be accessed from the menu bar. The Part Design workbench document is divided into: a) the specification tree, b) the geometry area, c) specific toolbars, a number of contextual commands available in the specification tree and in the geometry. The Part Design workbench is loaded and a CATPart document opens. Select Part in the List of Types field and click OK. The New dialog box is displayed, allowing you to choose the type of document you need. Select the File -> New commands (orĬlick the New icon).
#CATIA V5 DEFINITION HOW TO#
This task shows you how to open a new CATPart document. This application, which combines the power of feature-based design with the flexibility of a Boolean approach, offers a highly productive. Part Design application will enable you to accommodate design requirements for parts of various complexities, from simple to advance.
The Part Design application makes it possible to design precise 3D mechanical parts with an intuitive and flexible user interface, from sketching in an assembly context to iterative detailed design.