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Generative Drafting

Preface

What's New

Getting Started

Basic Tasks

Workbench Description

Customizing

Glossary

Index

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About This ProductThis User's guide is intended for draftsmen who need to generate drawings from 3Dparts and assembly definitions. Draftsmen will also learn how to apply dimensions,annotations and dressup elements to the drawing.

About This ProductThe user should be familiar with basic concepts such as document windows, standardsand view toolbars.

Where to Find More InformationPrior to reading this book, we recommend that you read the Infrastructure User's guideas well as the Part Design User's guide.

What's NewCreating ViewsEnhanced: Creating ViewsNew: Creating an Exploded View

Modifying ViewsNew: Setting View Relative Positioning

Manipulating DimensionsEnhanced: Manipulating DimensionsEnhanced: Creating a Dimension

Enhanced: Semi-Automatic Dimension Generation

Getting StartedBefore getting into the detailed instructions for using Generative Drafting, thefollowing tutorial aims at giving you a feel of what you can do with the product. Itprovides a step-by-step scenario showing you how to use key functionalities. Themain tasks proposed in this section are:

Tasks

This step-by-step scenario introduces the basic capabilities of CATIA -Generative Drafting. You just need to follow the instructions as you progressalong.Before discovering this scenario, you should be familiar with the basic commandscommon to all workbenches. These are described in the Infrastructure User'sGuide.

Defining the Drawing SheetThis task shows you how to define the drawing sheet to be used for creating the views describedin further tasks.Open the Drafting workbench and define the sheet parameters.

1. Click orselect File ->New...2. SelectDrawingworkbenchand click OK.

3. Click AOISO and

click OK.

4.Thedrawingsheetappears.

In this particularcase and all alongthe guide we usethe ISO standard.

From now on, you will work on the created sheet unless you define a new sheet.

Opening a PartThis task will show you how to open the part to be used in the Drafting workbench for creatingviews. You may use either a 3D part or an assembly.

1. Click or select File -> Open.2. Select the GenDraftingt_part.CATPart to be opened.

The part is opened and will remain displayed in the window whatever the views you will createfrom this part.

Creating a Front ViewThis task will show you how to create a front view on the sheet previouslydefined.

1. Click the Drawing window,

and click .2. Select the desired planarsurface of the 3D part youopened.

Blues arrows and a green frame including a preview of the view to-be-createdappear on the sheet. These frame and arrows allow defining the viewto-be-created location and orientation. In other words, as long as you see thegreen frame, you can define the frame position and click the view position insidethe sheet.

3. Click in the drawing sheetto generate the view.

Note that in the Generative Drafting workbench, the grid is set by default. Seethe following image:

The grid is not necessarily displayed throughout this documentation. If you needto display the grid, select the Tools->Options command to display the Optionsdialog box . Select Drafting and the General tab. All you need to do is checkthe Grid Display button. For more information, please refer to Setting a Grid.

4.The front view iscreated and appearsas shown opposite:

By default, CATIA visualizes axis and center lines on generated views. For moreinformation please refer to Creating a Front ViewFrom now on, you will work on the created sheet unless you define a new sheet.

Creating Projection ViewsThis task will show you how to create projection views on the sheet.

Open the GenDrafting_part.CATPart document from the Samples/GenDraftingdirectory. Create a front view.

1. Click theDrawing windowand click theProjection View

icon .A preview of theviewto-be-createdappears.2. Define theprojection viewposition, forexample the rightview position.3. Click togenerate theview.

Note that the left view above was created and therefore positioned according toISO standards and the First Angle Projection method. For more information,please refer to Creating Views via the Wizard.

4. Click theDrawing window,and click theProjection View

.5. Define the topview position.6. Click insidethe green frameto generate theview.

Creating a Section ViewThis task will show you how to create a section view on the sheet.

Open the GenDrafting_part.CATPart document from the Samples/GenDrafting directory.

1. Click the Drawing window, and click the Offset

Section View icon .

2. Select the holes and points required for sketchingthe cutting profile on the view. The section plane moves dynamically on the 3Dpart as shown opposite:

3. Double-click to end the cutting profilecreation.

4. Click to generate the view.

Positioning the view amounts to defining the section view direction.

You may modify the hatching pattern by pressing the right mouse button on the sectionview and selecting the Properties option from the contextual menu. You will then display aProperties dialog box in which you will either select a new hatching pattern or modify thegraphical attributes of the existing hatching pattern.

Creating a Section Cut

This task will show you how to create a section cut on the sheet.

Open the GenDrafting_part.CATPart document from theSamples/GenDrafting directory.

1. Click the Drawingwindow, and click theOffset Section Cut icon

.

The section planemoves dynamically onthe 3D part as shownopposite:

2. Select the holesand pointsrequired forsketching thecutting profile.

3. Doubleclick to endthe cuttingprofilecreation.

4. Click togenerate theview.

You sectioncut looks likethis:

Positioning the section cut amounts to defining the section cut direction.You may modify the hatching pattern by pressing the right mouse button onthe section view and selecting the Properties option from the contextualmenu. You will then display a Properties dialog box in which you will eitherselect a new hatching pattern or modify the graphical attributes of the existinghatching pattern.You can select an existing edge within the view and define automatically thedirection of the cutting profile. You can also select a reference plane in 3D ora 3D wireframe plane. For more information please refer to Creating anOffset Section Cut/Section View

Creating a Detail ViewThis task will show you how to create a detail view on the sheet.


1. Click the Drawing window, and click the Detail

View icon .2. Click the callout center.

3. Drag select the callout radius.4. Click inside the blue circle to generate the view.

Basic TasksThe Generative Drafting workbench provides a simple method to create andmodify views on a predefined sheet. You may also add, modify and/or deletedressup and 2D elements to these views. All this is performed on a sheet whichmay include a frame and a title block.

Note that you may work on DXF imported files. These files will then be exported.

Theme

Starting Creating a New DrawingThis task will show you how to create a new drawing with pre-defined views generated from a part.

1. Select the Start ->Mechanical Designcommands.2. Select the Draftingworkbench.

The New Drawing Creation dialog box displays with information on views that can possibly becreated as well as information on the drawing standards.

3. Select the views you want to be automatically created on your drawing.

4. Click OK.

You can modify the drawing standards. For this, click the Modify switch.

Care that the New Drawing Creation dialog box only displays on the condition you previously openeda CATPart document.

These aretheresultingviewsgeneratedas youstartcreatingthecatdrawing,from theopenedcatpart.

The resulting view position will depend on the CATPart you loaded before starting the Draftingworkbench. In other words, the views will be positioned according to:

a plane you possibly selected in the part.a planar surface you possibly selected in the part.xy coordinates, in case you did not open a CATPart beforehand. In this case, you will only beable to define the drawing standards via the New Drawing dialog box.

Opening a CATDrawing DocumentThis task will show you how to open a CATDrawing Document.

1. Click or select the File -> Open commands.2. Select the GenDrafting_part.CATDrawing to be opened.

The GenDrafting_part.CATDrawing opens as shown below:

Exporting and Importing a FileThis section mentions the different methods for exporting and importing files.:

Exporting a CATDrawing Document Data into a DXF/DWG FileImporting a DXF/DWG File into a CATSrawingExporting a CGM File

For details on these tasks see CATIA.Base Infrastructure user's guide.

Manipulating the Drafting SheetThe Generative Drafting workbench provides a simple method for managing theDrafting sheet.Now, you are going to create and manage the elements associated with a view.

Tasks

Defining the SheetThis task will show you how to define the sheet.

1. Click or select the File -> Newcommands.2. Select the Drawing workbench, and click OK.

3. Select the Landscape option from the NewDrawing dialog box.4. Click OK.

You can modify at any time the sheet orientation and/or scale. For this, you select theFile->Page Setup items from the toolbar.

The sheet size depends on the standard type. For example, if you choose the ISOstandard, the sheet will automatically be assigned the A0 formatting type.

For adding a new sheet, you need to click . The new sheet automatically appears asfollows:

Once you have created more than one sheet, for activating one of the sheets yousimply need to select this sheet from the dialog window.

Modifying a SheetThis task will show you how to modify the sheet orientation.

Create a sheet using the Landscape orientation in the New Drawing dialog box.

1. Select the File -> Page Setup itemsfrom the menu bar.2. Select the Portrait orientation from thedisplayed Page Setup dialog box.3. Click OK.

Using this dialog and window, you may also modify the sheet format and set it tothe printer format. For more information, please refer to Printing a Document.

Creating a Frame Title BlockThis task shows you how to create a background sheet and insert a frame and atitle block into it.Open the GenDrafting_part.CATPart document from the/online/Samples/GenDrafting directory.

1. Select the Edit/Background items from the menu bar.

2. Click The Frame Creation icon displayed

3. Select the Insert/Frame and Title Block items from the menu bar.4. The Insert Frame and Title Block dialog box is displayed:

5. The frame and title Block results as shown below:

When the Frame and Titleblock Creation icon is activated you cannot edit theviews. Use the Edit -> Working Views when you need to work on views.

Modifying a Frame Title BlockThis task will show you how to insert a .gif image into a title block.

You created a title block. You need to open or create a 3D part, and create frontview.Open the GenDrafting_part.CATPart document from the Samples/GenDraftingdirectory.

1. Select theInsert/Objectitems fromthe menubar.

2. The InsertObjectdialog boxappears.

3. Select therequired .gifimage fromthe dialogboxThis is whatyou obtain :

For creating front views, go to Edit/Working views menu bar before clicking the FrontView icon.

Creating ViewsThe Generative Drafting workbench provides a simple method to createviews on a predefined sheet.Note that threads are also generated on the condition they are defined on3D holes.The views can also be generated either from a 3D part or from an assembly(exploded or not).Now, you are going to create views first one after the other and then byusing a wizard.

Tasks

What is the Active View ?The active view is the view in which all the modifications will be performed. For instance, all the 2Dgeometry and dressup elements that will be added to the draft views to-be-created.

The active view is squared in red. The non-active views are squared in blue.

When you create a view, until you click at the desired view location, the view to-be-created is squaredin green. If you click this view, it becomes the active view and is squared in red.

Note that the active view is also underlined in the tree structure.

To make a view active:1. Right-click the view to be set active.The contextual menu appears. 2. Select Activate view from the displayed contextual menu.

You may also double-click the frame of the view.

Creating a Front ViewThis task will show you how to create a front view and then redefine the viewposition.Open the GenDrafting_part.CATPart document from the\online\samples\GenDrafting directory.

1. Click andselect one plane ofthe 3D part or a planesurface.You obtain thefollowing:

If you select a plane surface, the reference orientation will be the externalnormal of the planar surface.You can redefine the reference plane orientation using the arrows. For this:

a. Click theright arrowto visualizethe right orleftt side,respectively.

b. Click thebottomarrow tovisualize thebottom side.

c. Click thecounterclock-wisearrow torotate thereferenceplane.

d. Drag thegreen knobto redefinethe rotatingangle.The defaultincrementvalue is 30degrees.

You can modify the increment value using the knob contextual menu. For this:

e. Select Setincrementfrom thecontextualmenu.

TheIncrementSettingdialog boxdisplays.

f. Enter thevalueyou need.Forexample, 5

degreese. Modifytheincrementvalue usingthe knobcontextualmenu.Select Setincrementfrom thecontextualmenu.TheIncrementSettingdialog boxdisplays.

Enter thevalueyou need.For example5 degrees.

Note that at anytime before the view generation you can select the free handrotation mode via the contextual menu.

You can also redefine the rotation angle. For this:

4. Use theright mousebutton.

Note that you can redefine the projection plane with the arrows at any timebefore the view generation.

5. Click insidethe sheet togenerate theview.

By default, the axis and center lines are generated. You can alsovisualize hidden lines and boundary fillets. To do so, right-click theframe of the view, select the Properties option from the contextualmenu and then select the View tab. Check the required options inthe Properties dialog box:

This is what you obtain:

By default, the axis andcenter lines aregenerated. You can alsovisualize hidden lines ansboundary fillets. For this,right-click the view frameand select the View tab.

Check the requiredoptions from theProperties dialog box.

Creating a Projection ViewThis task will show you how to create projection views on the sheet.

Open the GenDrafting_part.CATPart document from the/online/Samples/GenDrafting directory.

1. Click the Drawing window, and click the

Projection View icon .2. Define the projection view position, forexample the right view position.3. Click inside the green frame to generatethe view.

4. Click the Drawing window, and click the

Projection View icon .5. Define the bottom view position.6. Click inside the sheet to generate theview.

Note that the left view above was created and therefore positioned according tothe first projection method. Projection methods are described in Creating Viewsvia the Wizard

Creating an Auxiliary ViewThis task will show you how to create an auxiliary view.


1. Click the Auxiliary View icon .2. Sketch the plane. To do so: Click a first point and select a draw edge. The reference plane positions automatically according to the draw edge.

As you move the cursor within a zone perpendicular to the plane, a preview ofthe auxiliary view to be created simultaneously appears. This view will beautomatically positioned accordingly.This is also true when creating a section view or a section cut.

In the case below, you move the cursor outside the zone and position the viewwhere you want.

For positioning the cursor outside the zone perpendicular to the created plane,perform the following:

1. Right-click the frame of the view not to be aligned.2. Select the Do not align view option from the displayed contextual menu.

Creating an Offset Section View/Offsetsection Cut

This task will show you how to create an offset section view and/or an offset section cut.

Open the GenDrafting_part.CATPart document from the \online\samples\GenDraftingdirectory.

1. Click the Drawing window, and click the offset section view icon or the offset section

cut icon .

2. Select the holes and points required for sketching the cutting profile.

3. Double click to end the cutting profile creation. OFFSET SECTION VIEW

OFFSET SECTION CUT

The section plane also appears on the 3D part and moves dynamically on the part.

4. Click to generate the offset section view and/or the offset section cut.

Now, you can select a planar surface or a wireframe plane in the 3D.

5. Select a planar surface in the 3D.

6. The callout is automatically displayed in the view.

Tile your window vertically to see your part and the related drawing.

Reversing the position arrows amounts to defining the section view direction. The cuttingprofile is hole associative.

You may modify the hatching pattern by right-clicking the section view and selectingProperties from the contextual menu. You will then display a Properties dialog box in whichyou will either select a new hatching pattern or modify the graphical attributes of theexisting hatching pattern. Please refer to Modifying a Pattern.

Creating an Aligned Section View and/or an AlignedSection Cut

This task will show you how to create aligned section views and/or aligned section cuts.

Open the GenDrafting_part.CATPart document from the \online\samples\GenDrafting directory.

1. Click the Drawing window, and click the Aligned Section View or Aligned Section Cut icon.

2. Selectthepointsandcirclesrequiredforsketchingthecuttingprofile.

ALIGNED SECTION VIEW ALIGNED SECTION CUT

3. Double click to end the cutting profile creation.

4. Click to generate the view.

This is what you obtain:

Positioning the section view amounts to defining the section view direction. The cutting profile is hole associative.

You may modify the hatching pattern by right-clicking the section view and selecting Properties from the contextualmenu. You will then display a Properties dialog box in which you will either select a new hatching pattern or modify thegraphical attributes of the existing hatching pattern.

The section plane also appears on the 3D part and moves dynamically on the part.

Creating a Detail View and/or a DetailView Profile

The Generative Drafting workbench provides two commands to create detailviews.This task describes the Detail View command which allows creating adetail view from the 3D.You can either create a detail view with a circle as callout or with a roughlysketched profile.

This task will show you how to create a detail view using either a circle ascallout or a sketched profile.Open the GenDrafting_part.CATPart document from the\online\samples\GenDrafting directory. Create a front view.

1. Click the Drawing window, and click the Detail View icon or the

Detail View Profile icon .2. Click to positionthe center of thecallout circle orselect the pointsrequired forsketching a polygonif using a profile ascallout.

3. Double click toend the cuttingprofile creation.

DETAIL VIEWDETAIL VIEWPROFILE

CATIA identifies the material and represents it in the generated detail viewwhereas it does not represent material in a generated Quick Detail View .

4.Click to generatethe detail view.

Creating a Quick Detail View and/or aQuick Detail View Profile

This task will show you how to quickly create a detail view using either a circleas callout or a sketched profile. The Quick Detail view command whichcomputes the view directly from 2D projection whereas the Detail viewcommand uses a boolean operator from the 3D. The representation is thereforedifferent.Open the GenDrafting_part.CATPart document from the\online\samples\GenDrafting directory. Create a front view.

1. Click the Drawing window, and click the Quick Detail View icon or

the Detail View Profile icon .2. Click to position the center of the callout circle or select the pointsrequired for sketching a polygon if using a profile as callout.3. Double click to end the cutting profile creation.DETAIL VIEW DETAIL VIEW PROFILE

4.Click to generate the quick detail view.

Creating a Clipping View and/or aClipping View Profile

The Generative Drafting workbench provides now two commands to createclipping views.You can either create a clipping view with a circle as callout or with a sketchedprofile as callout.

This task will show you how to create both a clipping view using a circle ascallout and another using a roughly sketched profile.Open the GenDrafting_part.CATPart document from the\online\samples\GenDrafting directory.

CLIPPING VIEWCREATION

USING A CIRCLE

CLIPPING VIEWCREATION USING A

PROFILE

1. Click the Drawingwindow, and click the

Clipping View icon orthe Clipping Profile View

icon .

2. Select the center of thecircle (see on the leftcolumn) or select therequired points for sketchinga polygon, for example (seeon the right column). 3. Double click to end thecutting profile creation.

Creating an Isometric ViewThis task will show you how to create an isometric view.

You need to open or create a 3D part and generate a front view.Open the GenDrafting_part.CATPart document from the/online/Samples/GenDrafting directory.Tile your window vertically to visualize the 3D part and the sheet at the sametime.

1. Click the Drawing window, and click

.2. Click the 3D part.

3. Reposition the view, if necessary.

Creating an Exploded ViewThis task will show you how to create an isometric view, and then, projected views from an assemblypreviously exploded via Digital Mock-up workbench (DMU Navigator).Open the Gun_Body.CATProduct document from the /online/Samples/GenDrafting directory.

1. Define the Scene withthe adequate orientationand with the instancesproperly positioned.

2. Go to Drafting workbench and click the Isometric icon .3. Select the Digital Mockup Product (from under Scene 1) from the tree structure.4. Select one planar surface of the above mentioned assembly.

6. Click to locate theresulting exploded view.

Non exploded product: Exploded product:

Creating Views via the WizardThis task will show you how to create views using a wizard.

1. Click the Drawingwindow, and click

.2. Select therequired standardtype from the ViewWizard dialog box

The projection views arenot necessarily linked to afront view.

3. Click the NEXTbutton from thePredefinedConfigurationsdialog box.

Note that the left view above was created and therefore positioned according to ISOstandards.

4. Click theIsometric Viewbutton5. Position theisometric view onthe preview byclicking it asdesired.6. Click the FINISHbutton from theArranging theConfiguration dialogbox.

7. Click the 3D part.

The views now appear.

The front view is actually the main view and the isometric view is added to thepredefined configuration.CATIA provides the first angle and third angle projection methods.

Make sure you select the one you need. What you need to do is:

1.Right-click the sheet,

2. Select Properties Option from the contextual menu.The Properties dialog box displays as shown opposite.

3.Check the third angle projection method button.

4.Click OK to confirm your operation. CATIA automatically updates theView Wizard dialog box.

The ISO and ANSI standards are independent from the angle projection method youselect.

Modifying ViewsThe Generative Drafting workbench provides a simple method to modify previouslycreated views.

Tasks

Moving a ViewThis task will show you how to move any view.

You need to open a 3D part and generate projection views and an isometricview from this part.Open the GenDrafting_part.CATPart document from the/online/Samples/GenDrafting directory.

1. Click the view to be moved.

2. Drag the clicked view to thenew location.

The view is newlypositioned.

Setting View Relative PositioningThe purpose of this task is to re-position a Generative view relatively toGenerative or Interactive elements (a line/callout, a point or the frame of a view).

You need to open a 3D Part and generate projection views as well as anisometric view.Open the GenDrafting_part.CATPart document from the/online/Samples/GenDrafting directory.1. Right-click view to bere-positioned, for example anisometric view.2. Select the Set relativeposition option from thedisplayed contextual menu.

A direction positioning lineappears that is related to theisometric view. This isometricview can be positioned asdesired and relatively to thefront view.

Note that the isometric view isassigned anchor points.3. Select the directionpositioning line end blacksquare point.

Once you have clicked theend square point, this pointbecomes a blinking red endpoint and remains so until youselect a line.

You can also click thedirection positioning line. Inthis case, the positioning linebecomes a blinking line andremains so until you select aline (callout line).

4. Click the edge according towhich you want the isometricview to be aligned.

5. Click one anchor point, forexample, the bottom left one.

The view anchor point alignsto the green point and therebyto the direction positioningline.

Note that you may also selectthe front view frame and alignthe isometric view to the frontview according to thebarycenter.

6. Using the green point, youcan rotate the isometric viewaround the front view.

7. Using the directionpositioning line, translate theisometric view along thedirection line and locate it atthe desired distance.

If you happen to modify thelength of the directionpositioning line, this newlength will be kept whateverpositioning modifications youmay apply to the isometricview.

Note that if you had previouslypositioned this isometric viewaccording to a point, not onlythe line length but also theline angle will be kept.

For leaving view relative positioning, click in the free space.

Each time the cursor comes near the direction positioning line, the position andlength coordinates of this line appear.As you use relative positioning, do not try to move the view outside of the anchorpoint frame. If you do so, you will leave view relative positioning.

Additional Positioning:You can also perform the following:

Align a view relatively to one edge of this view.

Locking a ViewCATIA provides the capability to lock views via the Edit->Properties commands. It mightbe interesting for you modify the part without modifying the generated views. For example,when you need to modify a constraint in the 3D without impacting the generated views.

This task will show you how to lock views.


1. Right-clickthe view tobe modified(either itsframe or theview itself)

2. Select thePropertiesoption fromthecontextualmenu.ThePropertiesDialog boxdisplays.Select TheView tab.

3.ChecktheLockViewbutton

Thefieldsappearin grayindicatingthatyoucan nolongereditthem.

4. Theview isautomaticallylocked.CATIAindicatesit in thespecificationtree:

The options OK, Apply and Cancel do not impact the Lock view command. CATIAlocks the view as soon as you check the Lock view button.Locking a view means you are not allowed to:

create views from a locked view,create either annotations or dimensions,update, delete or cut views.

The move command is still available when views are locked.

Not Aligning a ViewThis task will show you how not to align a right projection view to the parent frontview. You will then reposition the parent view as well as the still-aligned childviews.You need to create a 3D Part and generate projection views as well as anisometric view.Open the GenDrafting_part.CATPart document from theonline/Samples/GenDrafting directory.

1. Right-click the frame of the viewnot to be aligned.2. Select the Do not align viewsoption from the displayed contextualmenu.

3. Drag select the left projection view to the required location.4. Click to position the left view.

Note that the Do not align views

option can be performed on one particular view at a time as multi selection is notallowed.

At creation, views are by default linked to the parent view.

If you need to align views, repeat the above scenario selecting the Align viewoption from the displayed contextual menu.

Scaling a ViewThis task will show you how to modify the scale of an existing view.


1. Right-click the frame of the view to be modified.2. Select the Properties option from the displayedcontextual menu.

3. Enter the new scale value in the Properties dialog box. For example 2.

Renaming a ViewThis task will show you how to rename an existing view.


1. Right-click the frame of the view to be modified.2. Select the Properties option from the displayedcontextual menu.

3. Enter the new view name in the Properties dialog box. For example, B as Ident.4. Click OK.

You can also access the Properties dialog box selecting the Edit->Properties commands.

Dressup of the ViewThe Generative Drafting workbench provides a simple method for manipulating theview dressup. This dressup is associative to the elements created from a part or anassembly.

Now, you are going to create the elements associated with a view.

Tasks

Modifying a PatternCATIA provides the capability of recovering a material applied to a part on the section viewpattern.

This task will show you how to modify the pattern of a view and apply a material tothis pattern.

Open the GenDrafting_part.CATPart document from the Samples/GenDraftingdirectory.

1. Right-click the pattern to be modified.2. Select Properties from the displayed contextual menu.The properties dialog box displays.

3.Click the Reset from material pattern On Partbutton.

The Dialog box changes and appears as follows:

4. Click OK to confirm your operation.

Each part is assigned a pattern. Therefore, each time you modify a pattern usingthe Properties dialog box, all the patterns of the views generated from this part willbe modified. These modifications will be applied to all the existing sheets.

For more information about associating materials to a pattern, please refer to theCATIA.Real Time Rendering user's guide.

Creating a Complex TextThis task will show you how to add a simple text to a view on a sheet.

Open the GenDrafting_part.CATPart document from the Samples/GenDraftingdirectory.

1. Click and click a point asthe position of the simple text.

2. Enter the text in the dialogbox edition field.3. Select the required optionsfrom the dialog box.4. Click OK.

Note that using the dialog box youmay define the anchor point, text sizeand justification.

Modifying a Complex TextThis task will show you how to modify the text location, character string and/orproperties.Open the GenDrafting_part.CATPart document from the/online/Samples/GenDrafting directory.

Modify the Text Location

1. Select the text of thecreated view.2. Drag the text to the newposition.

Modify the Text Character String

1. Double click the text to bemodified.

2. The EditText dialog box isdisplayed.

3. Modify the character string inthe EditText dialog box.4. Click OK.

5. The resulting text appears asfollows:

You may also delete part of a text via the EditText dialog box.

Modify the Text Properties

1. Right-click the text tobe modified and selectProperties from thedisplayed contextualmenu.2. The Properties dialogbox is displayed.3. Select the requiredoptions from theProperties dialog box.4. Click OK.

Creating an ArrowThis task will show you how to create an arrow from an element to anotherelement.You need to open a 3D part and create a detail view to perform this task.Open the GenDrafting_part.CATPart document from the Samples/GenDraftingdirectory.

1. Click the Arrow icon .2. Click the element on which the arrow is tobe associated.3. Click the arrow leader attachment point.

The element above mentioned may be geometryin the view or added 2D geometry.

Creating a Datum FeatureThis task will show you how to create a datum feature on a detail view.


1. Click and select the attachmentpoint of the datum feature leader or anelement.2. Select the datum feature anchor point.

3. The Datum Feature Editor dialog boxdisplays with the datum feature characterstring.

4. Click OK to end the datum featurecreation

You can edit easily edit the following datumfeature characteristics:

location: Click the datum featurecharacter string: double-click the datumfeature and enter the required characterin the Datum feature dialog boxproperties: right-click the datum featureand select the properties option from thecontextual menu. Enter the requiredparameters using the dialog boxdisplayed.

It is possible to associate a datum feature witha Geometrical Tolerance CATIA keeps theassociativity. For more information please referto Creating a Geometrical tolerance

Creating a Geometrical ToleranceThis task will show you how to create a geometrical tolerance on a detail view.


1. Click and click the attachmentpoint of the geometrical tolerancearrow leader.2. Select the geometrical toleranceanchor point.

3. The Geometrical Tolerance dialogbox appears: enter the requiredoptions.4. Click OK.

Creating a Datum TargetThis task will show you how to create a datum target on a right projection view.

Open the GenDrafting_part.CATPart document from the/online/Samples/GenDrafting directory.Constraints may be of three kinds: created manually (i) via the sketcher or (ii) viathe 3D part, or (iii) automatically created via internal parameters.

1. Click and select the attachment point of the datum target leader.2. Select the datum target anchor point.

3. The Datum Target dialog box appears: enter the required field.4. The datum target preview is displayed.5. Click OK.

Creating a BalloonThis task will show you how to create a balloon on a right projection view.


1. Click and selecttheattachmentpoint of theballoonleader.2. Selectthe balloonanchorpoint.

3. TheBalloonCreationdialog boxappears:enter therequiredtext.4. Click OK.

Editing AnnotationsThe Generative workbench lets you edit annotations. You can modify thefollowing annotations characteristics:

location and lengthcharacter stringproperties

This task will show you how to modify a balloon


Modifying the Balloon Location

1. Select the balloon of the createdview.The balloon is highlighted and a geenmanipulator displays

2. Drag the balloon to the newposition.

Modifying the Balloon Character String

1. Doubleclick theballoon tobe modified.

The ModifyText dialogboxappears.

2.Enterthedesiredcharacterstring,.Forexample:3.

3.ClickOK toconfirmyouoperation.

CATIA keeps associativity between annotations and the elements.

As you key in the new character string, CATIA simultaneously displays it in theballoon

Modifying the Balloon Properties

1. Right-click the balloon to be modified.2. The Properties dialog box is displayed.3. Select the required options from the Properties dialog box.4. Click OK.

Manipulating DimensionsThe Generative Drafting workbench provides a simple method formanipulating Dimensions. This dressup is associative to the elementscreated from a part or an assembly.

Now, you are going to create the elements associated with a view.Note that for views that are generated from surfaces, only sketchedconstaints are generated.

Tasks

About Dimensions GenerationThis section provides the relevant information you need when performing dimensionsgeneration, whichever the command you activate to do so. In other words, the rulesdescribed in the following section are valid either when performing a DimensionGeneration in one Shot or a Semi-Automatic Dimension Generation.

Now make sure, you customized the Dimension Generation settings via theTools/options/Drafting/Generation.

The generated dimensions are positioned according to the views mostrepresentative. In other words, a dimension will appear on a view so that thisdimension needs not be also created on another view. The generateddimensions will be positioned according to the following criteria:

1. on the view on which the dimension may be generated.2. on the view on which the dimension is better visualized. For example, aview on which elements are visualized in non-hidden lines instead ofhidden lines.3. on external views. For example on projection views instead of detail orsection views.4. on the view with a bigger scale.5. on views including more dimensions.1. If needed, modify the 3D part, for example, modify a constraint.2. Click icon.

The dimensions are generated on the views on the condition the settings werepreviously switched to the dimension generation option. For this, go toTools/Options/Drafting (refer to Customizing the Dimension Generation

What About the Dimensions that may be Generated fromConstrained 3D Elements ?

To make sure the dimensions you need to handle in your session are those expected,here is a list presenting the constrained 3D elements and the resulting associateddimensions after generation.

Constrained 3D Elements Generated Dimension TypesSketcher All dimensions: angle, distance, radius, diameter3D part Angle, distanceFeatures: The dimensions below:

Pad distancePocket distanceShaft/Groove angle

Hole:

- Simple

Constraints and associated dimensions:

- Tapered

- Counterbored

- Countersunk

- Counterdrilled

Fillet constraint /variable Radius/RadiiShell DistanceThickness DistanceStiffener Distance

Assembly constraints All assembly dimensions

Filtering Dimension GenerationThis task will show you how to set filters before or after (Tools/Dimension Generation)dimension generation using the Filter dialog box.Open the GenDraftingDimGeneration.CATPart document from the online/Samples/GenDraftingdirectory. You will then create views from this part.The default filter dialog box displayed means the generated dimensions refer to at least onegenerated element.

If you checked the Generate all dimensions button, you obtain the maximum number ofdimensions even if they are not associated with generated elements.

The highlighted dimension represents a sketcher constraint, for example an Offset between twopoints, even if the points are not visible in the drawing.

Let's describe the dialog box more precisely:Generate all dimensions: generates dimensions even if they are not associated withgenerated elements.Sketcher wireframe constraints: generates dimensions from Sketcher wireframeconstraints even if they are not associated with generated elements.3D wireframe constraints: generates dimensions from 3D wireframe constraints (forinstance an Offset between two planes) even if they are not associated with generatedelements.Measured Dimensions: generates dimensions from measured constraints.Design Tolerances: applies the constraint tolerances to the corresponding generateddimension.

: This icon allows to recover the excluded constraints. You need to select theconstraints in the 3D

Tile your window horizontally to visualize at the same time your drawing and the related part(s).

In the default settings, this dialog box is not displayed at the end of dimension generation unlessyou specify it using the Tools->Options menu items. For more information please refer toCustomizing Dimension Generation.

Note that you can perform dimension generation within the views of your choice. What you needto do is just select them. CATIA automatically highlight the selected views.

Analyzing DimensionsThis task will show you how to perform an analysis via the Analysis dialog box.You can either perform the analysis before or after the dimension generation.The Generated Dimensions Analysis dialog box is used to highlight thedimensions in the drafting sheet as well as the associated 3D constraints youcan visualize in your Part or Product Document.

The Dialog box displays information about:ConstraintsContraints associated with generated dimensions: note that if youselect a dimension, the corresponding constraint is highlighted in the 3Dand conversly.Other constraints: constraints not associated to generated dimensions.Excluded constraints: constraints not taken into account during the

dimension generation. You previously excluded them using the icon .

DimensionsNew Generated Dimensions: allows to identify new generateddimensions since your last dimension generation.Generated Dimensions: displays all generated dimensions.Other Dimensions: displays dimensions created via the InteractiveDrafting workbench.

In the default mode, this dialog box is displayed at the end of dimensiongeneration unless you specify this via the Tools->Options menu items. For moreinformation please refer to Customizing Dimension Generation.

Dimension Generation in One ShotThis task will show you how to generate dimensions in one shot from the constraints ofa 3D part. Only the following constraints can be generated: distance, length, angle,radius and diameter.Open the GenDrafting_part.CATPart document from the /online/Samples/GenDraftingdirectory. You will then create views from this part.Constraints may be of three kinds: created manually (i) via the sketcher or (ii) via the3D part, or (iii) automatically created via internal parameters.

1. ClicktheGeneratingdimension

icon. .

Thedimensionsareautomaticallygeneratedon alltheviews.

Thedimensionsappearasshown,forexample,on thefrontviewdocumentedin thisparticularcase.

TheGenerateddimensionanalysisdialogbox withthecorrespondingconstraintsisautomaticallydisplayed.

The generated dimensions are positioned according to the views most representative.In other words, a dimension will appear on a view so that this dimension needs not bealso created on another view.

Semi-Automatic Dimension GenerationThis task will show you how to generate dimensions step by step from the constraints of a 3Dpart. Only the following constraints can be generated: distance, length, angle, radius anddiameter.You need to open the Carter_Document.CATPart and, in this particular case, to manually createconstraints from this part. You will then create views from this part. Note that in this task you willonly use the Front View.Constraints may be of three kinds: created manually (i) via the sketcher or (ii) via the 3D part, or(iii) automatically created via internal parameters.

1. Make sure theDimension Generationsettings are in thedefault mode as shownopposite:

Select Tools->Options->Drafting->Generation/Dimension Generation (please refer toCustomizing the Dimension Generation )

2. Click the Generating dimensions step by step icon .The Step-by-step generation dialog box displays and will remain displayed until theend of the generation.3. Check the Visualization in 3D button to see the constraints corresponding to the dimensions to be created on the views.4. Check the Timeout button. The default timeout is set to 2 seconds.Enter the timeout value you need for example, 3 seconds.

5. Click to start the dimension generation.

Now, you might need to pause the generation for modifying the dimension position for example.

6. Click . The generation is paused.

7. Select the dimension to be modified.

8. Dragthedimensionto itsnewposition.

Note that, at this step (pause), you can perform all kinds of modifications before the dimensiongeneration.

You want one particular dimension not to be generated on the view: click .

The constraint is automatically excluded and the dimension will not generated.

You want one particular dimension to be transferred (via a cut/paste).

Click the Transfer icon from the Step-by-Step Generation dialog box.1. Select the view in which the current dimension, or the dimension last created, is to bepasted.

2.

You want to modify the graphical attributes of the current dimension. You simply needto apply the desired attributes from the toolbar.

9. Click again

and continuethe process.

The dimensionsare automaticallygenerated on allthe views.

The dimensionsappear asshown, forexample, on thefront viewdocumented inthis particularcase.

The Generated DimensionsAnalysis dialog box isautomatically displayed withthe pre-defined settings).This Analysis dialog boxshows the correspondingconstraints. It is described indetail in DimensionGeneration Analysis.

Note that you can stop at anytime the generation by clicking or on the contrary accelerate

the process by clicking .

Creating a DimensionThis task will show you how to create a dimension on an existing view.

You need to create a front view.

Open the Front_view.CATDrawing document from the online/Samples/GenDrafting directory.The view to be dimensioned does not necessarily need to be the active view.

1. Click and a firstelement in the view.2. If needed, click a secondelement in the view.

The dimension type isautomatically defined accordingto the selected elements.

3. Click the dimensionposition.

In the case of an isometric view, before clicking the dimension position, you may decide thedimension to be created either according to a reference element (TRUE LENGTH mode) oraccording to a views reference (PROJECTED mode).

PROJECTED mode: TRUE LENGTH mode:

The dimension type will depend on the selected elements as explained herebelow:

Modifying the Dimension LineLocation

This task will show you how to modify the location of a dimension line.

You need either to generate dimensions from the constraints of a 3D part or tocreate dimensions on a view.Open the GenDrafting_part.CATPart document from the Samples/GenDraftingdirectory.

1. Click .2. Select the dimension line.

3. Drag the line to the new position.

The text remains associated with the dimension line, whatever the location of thelatter.

Modifying the Value Text PositionThis task will show you how to modify the position of a dimension value text.

You need either to generate dimensions from the constraints of a 3D part or tocreate dimensions on a view. Open the Front_view.CATDrawing document fromthe Samples/GenDrafting directory.

1. Click .2. Select the value text of the dimension.

3. Drag the value text to the new position.

Adding an Associated Text to aDimension

This task will show you how to add a prefix text to a dimension.

You need either to generate dimensions from the constraints of a 3D part or to createdimensions on a view. Open the Front_view.CATDrawing document from theSamples/GenDrafting directory.

1. Click .2. Right-click the dimension to be modified and select Properties from the displayedcontextual menu.3. Select the required options from the Properties dialog box that automaticallyappears.4. Click OK.

You may press the Apply button to previsualize the dimension modifications. Of course, tohave these modifications actually applied to the dimension, you will click OK.

Modifying the Dimension Value DisplayFormat

This task will show you how to modify the dimension value display format into the side byside dual mode.You need either to generate dimensions from the constraints of a 3D part or to createdimensions on a view. Open the Front_view.CATDrawing document from theSamples/GenDrafting directory.


You may press the Apply button to previsualize the dimension modifications. Of course, toactually apply these modifications, you must click OK.

Adding Tolerances to a DimensionThis task will show you how to add alphanumerical and numerical tolerances to adimension.You need either to generate dimensions from the constraints of a 3D part or to createdimensions on a view. Open the Front_view.CATDrawing document from theSamples/GenDrafting directory.


Modifying the Extension Line OverrunThis task will show you how to modify the overrun of the extension line.


1. Click .2. Right-click the dimension to be modified and selectProperties from the displayed contextual menu.3. Select the required options from the Properties dialogbox that automatically appears.4. Click OK.

Modifying the Dimension Text GraphicParameters

This task will show you how to modify the graphic parameters of the dimension texts intothe Frame type.You need either to generate dimensions from the constraints of a 3D part or to createdimensions on a view. Open the Front_view.CATDrawing document from theSamples/GenDrafting directory.


Modifying the Dimension Font This task will show you how to modify the graphic parameters of the dimensiontexts into the italic font type.You need either to generate dimensions from the constraints of a 3D part or tocreate dimensions on a view.

Open the GenDrafting_part.CATPart document from the\online\samples\GenDrafting directory.

1. Click .2. Right-click the dimension to be modified and select Properties from thedisplayed contextual menu.3. Select the required options from the Properties dialog box thatautomatically appears.4. Click OK.

You may press the Apply button to previsualize the dimension modifications. Ofcourse, to actually apply these modifications, you must click OK.

Modifying the Dimension LineRepresentation

This task will show you how to modify the dimension line representation.



2D ElementsThe Generative Drafting workbench provides a simple method to manage 2Delements either on the background view (frame and title block) or on thegenerated views.Now, you are going to create and manipulate 2D elements. Refer to Helpful Toolsto create geometry more easily.

Tasks

Helpful Tools

Modifying the Element CoordinatesModifying coordinates will impact the feature defined on this sketch: CATIAmaintains associativity. The instructions described below are valid for editing allelements. Note however, that profiles are not considered as entities when itcomes to editing them. To edit a profile, you will need to edit the sub-elementscomposing it.This task shows how to edit the coordinates of a line.

1. Double-click the line you wish to edit.

The corresponding dialog box appears indicating the line coordinates.2. Enter new coordinates for changing your end points.3. Press OK.

CATIA takes the modification into account.

The Edit -> Properties command will not display geometrical properties of theSketcher elements, contrary to features.Multiselection is not allowed before editing Sketcher elements.

Deleting Elements

Deleting 2D elements will impact associated features.1. Select the element you wish to delete.

2. Click the Edit -> Delete command.

The sketch is deleted.

To delete a set of elements, proceed as follows:

1. Multiselect the elements you wish to delete.


The sketch is deleted.To multiselect your elements, you can also use the Ctrl key.

PointsThis task shows you how to quickly create points.

1. Click the point icon from the GeometryCreation toolbar.2. Click once for each point to be created.

A point is created where you clicked.

The logical constraints detected during the creationof a point are memorized.

LinesThis task shows how to create a line from two points.

1. Click the Line icon from the Geometry creation toolbar.2. Click to create the first point, and pointelsewhere.

A rubberbanding line follows the cursor,showing the shape of the line which will becreated.

3. Click to create the second point.

The logical constraints detected during thecreation of a line are memorized.

CirclesThe Generative workbench provides three commands for creating circles. Either youcreate your circle with no precision, or by indicating the center point coordinates andthe radius value.By default, centers are created but if you do not need them, you can specify this inthe Options dialog box

This task shows how to create a basic circle.

1. Click the circle icon from the Goemetry creation toolbar (Circles andEllipse subtoolbar)..2. Click the intended center of thecircle.

3. Move the cursor to see the circle beingcreated.A rubberbanding circle follows the cursoras you drag it.

4. Click once you are satisfied with the sizeof the circle.

The logical constraints detected during thecreation of a circle are memorized.

Three Point CirclesThis task shows how to create a circle clicking three points.

1. Click the circle icon from the Geometry creation toolbar (Circlesand Ellipse subtoolbar).2. Click two points.

The application previews a circle.

3. Click the third point.

The circle is created.

ArcsThis task shows how to create an arc from a center point.

1. Click the arc icon fromthe Geometry creationtoolbar (Circles and Ellipsesubtoolbar).

2. Click on the center of thearc you wish to create anddrag the cursor.

A circle appears.

3. Click when you aresatisfied with the radius ofyour circle.

This sets the first limit of thearc.

4. Now,moving the cursorclockwise and clicking, youwould obtain this arc:

5. Moving the cursor counterclockwiseand clicking, you would obtain this arc:

Three point Arcs

This task shows how to create an arc using three reference points that willdefine the required size and angle.

1. Click the three point arc icon from the Geometry creation toolbar(Circles and Ellipse subtoolbar).2. Point and click where you wish the arc to begin.

This point is the first point through which the arcwill go.

3. Click to the second point of the arc.

An arc appears.

4. Point elsewhere and click again to create thelast point of the arc.

The logical constraints detected during the creationof an arc are memorized.

EllipsesAn ellipse has two axes. The midpoint of each axis is the center point of theellipse.This task shows you how to create an ellipse

1. Click the ellipse icon from the Geometry creation toolbar (Circlesand Ellipse subtoolbar).2. Click to create the first point.

3. Click to create the secondpoint.

The first major semi-axis of theellipse is created.

4. Click to create the third point.

The second semi-axis is created and CATIA displays the ellipse.

ProfilesThe Profile command lets you create open or closed profiles. Profiles may becomposed of lines, arcs or even curves.

This task shows how to create a profile using the options of the profile command.

1. Click the Profile icon from the Geometry creation toolbar.

The creation options appear in the Tools toolbar. You can choosebetween the creation of lines, tangent arcs or three point arcs. The

Line option is activated by default.2. Click two points tocreate a line.A rubberbanding linefollows the cursor,showing the next lineto be created.

3. Click the Tangent arc

option that is nowavailable as you havecreated a line.

4. Drag the cursor and clickwhere you wish to end thetangent arc.

5. Now, click the Three

point arc option .6. Click two points asindicated.

An arc is created as well asthe three points youclicked.

7. Click the Line option and drag the cursorvertically to create the lineas shown.

Now you are going tocreate another linethen a tangent arc butthis time without

using the option .8. To create an arc as partof a profile drag andrelease at the point whereyou want to begin your arcrather than simply click fora line.

A rubberbanding arcfollows the mouse, showingthe arc which will becreated. The arc isautomatically tangent to theprevious element.

9. Double-click to end theprofile creation.

CurvesThis task shows how to create curves.

1. Click the Curve icon from the Geometry creationtoolbar.

2. Click to indicate two pointsthrough which the curvepasses.

3. Click as many times asneeded to create the wholecurve.4. Double-click to end thecurve.

Clicking the Select icon ends the curve too.

Editing ElementsEditing elements means modifying the coordinates but also modifying the shape of theelements using commands such as relimit and break.

Modifying the Element Coordinates

Modifying coordinates of your sketch will impact the feature defined on thissketch: CATIA maintains associativity. See also "Modifying Features".Theinstructions described below are valid for editing all elements. Note however, thatprofiles are not considered as entities when it comes to editing them. To edit aprofile, you will need to edit the sub-elements composing it.This task shows how to edit the coordinates of a line.

1. Double-click the line you wish to edit.

The corresponding dialog box appears indicating the line coordinates.2. Enter new coordinates for changing your end points.3. Press OK.

CATIA takes the modification into account.

The Edit -> Properties command will not display geometrical properties of theSketcher elements, contrary to features.Multiselection is not allowed before editing Sketcher elements.

Deleting Elements

Deleting 2D elements will impact associated features.1. Select the element you wish to delete.


The sketch is deleted.To delete a set of elements, proceed as follows:

1. Multiselect the elements you wish to delete.


The sketch is deleted.

To multiselect your elements, you can also use the Ctrl key.

InteroperabilityThe Generative Drafting workbench provides a simple method to create andmodify views from a .model.

Tasks

Creating and Modifying Views from a.Model

This task will show you how to create and modify views from a .model on thecondition this .model is a master model exact solid.Open a .model.

1. Create projection views from this .model.

The only modifications you can perform on a CATDrawing are dressupmodifications.

The dressup modifications applied to any .model are not associative.

Printing a DocumentThe Generative Drafting workbench provides a simple method to print one ormore sheets inserted in your document.

Tasks

Printing a Document QuicklyThis task will show you how to quickly print a given sheet.

Open a CATDrawing document. Create a circle, a line and a profile on this document.

1. Select File -> Print Preview from the menu bar.

The Print Preview dialog box is displayed.2. Press OK.

3. Select File -> Print from the menu bar.The Print dialog box displays.

4. Click the required options from the box.5. Press OK.

You may print either all or given sheets (the sheet selected or a given number of existingsheets).

You may also print the views currently displayed on your screen (Current display option).

You may also choose the number of copies you need to print.

For details on Options, see CATIA - Infrastructure User's guide Version 5.By default the sheet to be printed will Fit to Printer Format. The printer default format will beused whatever the sheet format. Let's say the printer format is Portrait. If you check the optionsas described below, the sheet will be previewed and printed as follows.

Best Orientation/Fit to printer format/Clip to the sheet format

Fit to printer format/Clip to the sheet format

Clip to the sheet format

Best orientation/Clip to the sheet format

Let's start from a new drawing:

Best Orientation/Fit to printer format/Clip to the sheet format

Best Orientation/Fit to printer format

Printing a Document After ModifyingCurrent Display Settings

This task shows how to modify the settings of a document you will then print.

Create views on different sheets with the Landscape orientation.

1. Select File -> Print from the menu bar.The Print dialog box is displayed.2. ClicktherequiredPrinteroptionsfrom thedialogbox.3. ActivatetheCurrentdisplayoption.4. ClicktheOptionsoptionfrom thebox.

5. Ifneeded,select theColor tab.

6. Ifneeded,select theBannertab.

7. Ifneeded,select theVarioustab.8. ClickOK.

9. ClicktheSettingsoptionfrom thePrintdialogbox.TheLayoutdialog boxisdisplayed.10.Activatethe Fit inPageoption.11. Forexample,click thecenterswitch forpositioning

the sheetat thecenter ofthepreviewedlayout.12. PressOK.

13. Selectthe PrintPreviewoptionfrom thePrintdialogbox.The PrintPreviewdialog boxisdisplayed.14. PressOK.The Printdialog boxisdisplayed.15. PressOK tolaunch theprintingoperation.

Saving and Loading a CATDrawingDocument

The Generative Drafting Workbench lets you save and load a CATDrawing from a CATPart, aCATProduct a sheet metal Part or a . model V4/V5.You can now modify your CATPart choosing not to update the related CATDrawing document. Itis now possible to customize the setting

This task will show you how to save and load a CATDrawing document from a CATPart

Open the GenDrafting_part.CATPart document from the Samples/GenDrafting directory.Create a front view.1. Select the Tools ->Options... command.

2. Click General in the list of objects to the left of the Options dialog box.3. Uncheck the load referenced option. For more information , please refer to TheInfrastructure User's guide-version 5.

4. Open aCATDrawingDocument.

The 3D is not loaded nor vizualised Catia shows it in the specification tree.

This means the following commands are no longer available:projection view creationdimensionsdressup

But you can still modify the graphic properties of the elements.

5. Select the Edit->Links command.

It shows the existing links between the CATDrawing and its related CATPart in ourexample.

6. Save your CATDrawing Document.

If you try to create a dimension, for instance the following error messagedisplays7. Activate theLoad referenceddocumentsoption.

The Load referenceddocuments option is set bydefault.

8. Catiadisplays theupdate icon inthe specificationtree:

9. You canupdate yoursheet using theUpdate icon

.

10. Now if you select the Edit->Links command,The Link dialog box displays:

The CATPart is found and loaded.

Workbench DescriptionThis section contains the list of the icons and menus specific to GenerativeDrafting workbench.

You may read these pages whenever you require more detailed information onthese commands which have been documented in other parts of the guide.

Theme Purpose

Generative Drafting Menu BarDescribe access to view and dimension generation,annotation and geometry creation as well as sheetmanagement

Generative Drafting ToolbarDescribe how to manage a document and how to edit orinsert views, dimensions, annotations, sheets andsketcher or 2D elements.

Generative Drafting Menu BarIn this chapter we will describe the various menus, submenus and items specificto the Generative Drafting workbench.

Menu Purpose

File Save the document to the required format, customize the sheet, and print it aftermodifying the settings, if needed.

Edit Edit the view, dimensions and annotations, as well as the sheet.Insert Insert views, dimensions, sheets and/or 2D or sketcher type elements.

FileFor... See...

Save As...

Page Setup... Defining the Drafting Sheet

Print... Printing a Document Quickly

Printer Setup... Printing a Document AfterModifying Current DisplaySettings

EditFor... See...

update See Saving and Loading

links See Saving and Loading

See Not Aligning a View

Properties

Modifying the Dimension Line Location

Modifying the Value Text Position

Adding an Associated Text to a Dimension

Modifying the Dimension Value Display Format

Adding Tolerances to a Dimension

Modifying the Extension Line Overrun

Modifying the Dimension Text Graphic Parameters

Modifying the Dimension Line Representation

Background See Creating a Frame Ttitle Block

InsertFor... See...

Front View Creating a Front ViewProjection Creating Projection ViewsAuxiliary Creating an Auxiliary ViewSection Creating an Offset Section

View/Offset Section CutSection Cut Detail Creating a Detail ViewIsometric Creating an Isometric ViewWizard Creating Views via the WizardDim Generation Generating Dimensions in One Shot

Generating Dimensions Step byStep

New Sheet Creating a New SheetDress Up Dressup of the ViewSketcher 2D Elements

Generative Drafting Toolbar

In this chapter we will describe the toolbar icons specific to the GenerativeDrafting workbench.

Menu Purpose

Views and Dimensions Generation Generate different kinds of views, either one afterthe others or via a wizard

Annotations CreationAdd annotations to existing views, either bygenerating these annotations from the 3D or bycreating these annotations.

Geometry Creation Add geometry onto existing viewsSheet Manage the sheet(s)

Views and Dimensions Generation

See Creating a Front View See Creating a Quick DetailView/Quick Detail View Profile

See Creating an Unfolded View See Creating a Quick DetailView/Quick Detail View Profile

See Creating Projection Views See Creating a DetailView/Detail View Profile

See Creating an Auxiliary View See Creating a DetailView/Detail View Profile

See Creating an OffsetSectionView/Offset Section Cut See Creating a Clipping View

See Creating an OffsetSectionView/Offset Section Cut See Creating a Clipping View

See Creating an Aligned SectionView/Aligned Section Cut

See Creating an IsometricView

See Creating an Aligned SectionView/Aligned Section Cut

See Creating Views via theWizard



Annotations Creation

See Creating Text

See Creating an Arrow

See Creating Geometrical Tolerances

See Creating a Datum Feature

See Creating a Datum Target

See Creating a Balloon

See Dimensions Generation in One Shot

See Semi-automatic Dimension Generation

Geometry Creation

See Points

See Lines

See Circles

See Three Point Circles

See Arcs

See Three Point Arcs

See Ellipses

See Profiles

See Curves

Sheet

See Manipulating the Drafting Sheet

CustomizingYou can perform different types of setting customization.

TasksGeneral SettingsDrawing Background ColorDefault ParametersSetting the GridView CreationGeometry CreationAutodetectionConstraintsDimension GenerationDXF Import/Export Format

Glossary.

Aabsolute position A sheet coordinatesactive view A view from which you create any element: another view, 2D

dressup.aligned section view A section view created from a cutting profile defined from non

parallel planes.anchor point The dimension or annotation connection with the associated

element.associative detailview

A detail view associated with a 3D element.

associativity In the Drafting workbench, the ability of child view(s) to followthe behavior of the parent view: moving, scaling.

attribute In the Drafting workbench, the graphical and/or geometricalproperties inherited from 3D element.

auxiliary view A view in a direction not necessarily vertical or horizontal.

Bbackground view The background plane of the front view.back-clipping A back-clipping removes all the elements behind a

pre-defined plane. It can only be applied on an extractedview. Aback-clipping plane is a plane used for generating aback-clipping.

breakout A breakout is a partially removed section which allowsvisualizing a particular element in the view.

Ccallout A graphical representation of a cutting profile.child view A view generated from a parent view.clipped view A view modified via a clipping profile.clipping profile A zone to be kept and visualized in a view.cross hatching A symbolic representation in the form of a pattern used to

display a cut area.cut area The cut surfaces on a section view or section cut.cutting profile A set of planes used to define a section view or section cut.

Ddatum feature An element defining a contacting surface on a part.datum target An element defining a contacting surface on a part and

represented by spherical or pointed locating pins.design tree Area of the document window reserved for viewing the

design specifications of a part, presented in the form of a treestructure.

detail view A view corresponding to a particular area to be visualized.This area to be visualized is defined by a circle or a givenpolygon.

dress-up A graphical attribute of a 2D element.

Ffilter A restriction on elements to be cut in a section view or

section cut, or elements to be seen in a projection view.front view A view created from a projection plane. This view is generally

used as reference to create a projection view.

Iisometric view A 3D view that represents a part according to a given

projection plane. This view allows a perspective visualization.

Llock A locked view is a view in which any graphical modification of

the generated 2D elements is forbidden.

Mmain view The view from which section views, section cuts and detail

views will be created. This view generally corresponds toeither the front view or the isometric view.

Oobject In the Drafting workbench, there are two kinds of object:

activated and selected. The view frame of an activated objectis displayed in red.

offset section view /cut A section view created from a cutting profile defined withseveral parallel planes.

overlay In a multi-model context, all passive elements are calledoverlayed elements.

Pparent view A reference view from which another view is generated. The

view frame of the parent view is displayed in red. Typicallythe front view is a parent view. See also child view.

part A 3D entity obtained by combining different features in thePart Design workbench.

projection view A view created from an other view.

Ssection cut A view representing the intersection between the 3D

geometry and the cutting profile.section profile See cutting profile.section view In the Drafting workbench, a view representing the

intersection between the 3D geometry and the cutting profile,and all the 3D geometry located behind the cutting profile.

simple breakout A simple breakout removes locally a sectioned partperpendicularly to the current view plane. You will then beable to visualize the remaining visible inside part.

sheet A set of views. Several sheets may be created in the Draftingworkbench.

standard The international conventions that are supported in theDrafting workbench: ANSI, ISO and JIS.

Ttemplate In the Drafting workbench, an object that is included in the

document (for example, the title block).title block A frame which contains the title block.

Uunspec breakout An unspec breakout operation removes locally a 3D part. It

allows visualizing the inside of a 3D part. It can only beapplied to an extracted view.

Vview frame A square or rectangular frame that contains the geometry

and dimensions of the view.

Index

Aaligned section cut

creating aligned section view

creating arc of circle through three points

creating arcs , arrow

creating autodetection auxiliary view

creating

Bbackground

creating balloon

creating

Ccircle from the center

creating creating

coincidence commands

circle concentricity

creatingaligned section cut aligned section view arc of circle through three points arrow auxiliary view background balloon circle from the center circle through three points contours from poly lines datum target detail view dimension front view geometrical tolerance isometric view line offset section cut offset section view point profiles containing arcs section cut , section view , sheet simple text wizard

Ddatum feature

creating datum target

creating defining

sheet

creating dimension

creating generating ,

Ffeature front view

creating

Ggenerating

dimension , geometrical tolerance

creating grid

Hhorizontality

Iinteroperability isometric view

creating

Lline

creating moving

view

Nnot aligning

Ooffset section cut

creating offset section view

creating

Pparallelism perpendicularity point

creating

Rrenaming

view

Sscaling factor section cut

creating , section view

creating , sheet

creating defining

modifying simple text

creating deleting modifying

TTree View , , ,

Vview

not aligning creating

moving renaming scaling view name

Wwizard

creating views via

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