What are CATIA parameters?

What are CATIA parameters?

Parameters play a prominent role in Knowledgeware applications. They are features that can be constrained by relations and they can also be used as the arguments of a relation. In addition to these parameters, CATIA allows you to create user parameters .

How do I use parameters in CATIA?

In the Knowledge toolbar, select the Formula icon. In the New Parameter of type pull-down lists, select Length and Multiple Values, then click the New Parameter of type button. In the Value list dialog box, enter the standard thickness values, and click OK to return to the Formulas dialog box.

How do I change parameters in CATIA?

Updating parameters values

1. Double-click the parameter in the specification tree. The Edit Parameter window is displayed.
2. Right-click the value field of the window, and select Update Values… . The Value List window is displayed.
3. Edit the values and click OK when done.

How do I create an external parameter in CATIA?

Creating an External Parameter

1. Make sure you have selected: The Parameters and the External References check boxes below the Display in Specification tree settings in the Tools>Options>Infrastructure> Part Infrastructure>Display dialog box,
2. Open the DeactivatingExternalParameter. CATProduct file.

What is Catia knowledgeware?

The CATIA V5 knowledgeware solution turns implicit design methods into explicit knowledge and allow users to capture and reuse corporate know-how throughout the product lifecycle.

How do you add relationships in Catia?

Creating Sets of Relations

1. Click the icon, the Relations. 1 (or Relations.
2. Click either relation creation icon.
3. Click OK to display the next dialog box and enter the relation body.
4. After you have finished specifying the new relation, click OK in the editor dialog box.

How do I show parameters in Catia V5?

The user parameters are displayed in the specification tree provided you check the Parameters box in the Display tab in the Tools>Options>Infrastructure>Part Infrastructure dialog box. The user parameter list contains at least the Material parameter.

How do you add relationships in Catia V5?

How do I enable trees in Catia?

When a white branch of the specification tree or the global axis (lower right hand corner) is selected it activates the spec tree and deactivates the model. Activating the spec tree allows the user to pan and zoom the tree vs the model. Select a white spec tree branch again or the global axis to re-activate the model.

How do I use formulas in Catia?

In CATIA, we will create some parameters and then, when necessary, assign formulas to them to come up with our desired result. When you click on the icon, you get the Formulas dialog and when you click on the drop down list next to the New Parameter of Type button, you can see you have many, many options.

How do I move trees in Catia?

Select General > Display. Go to the Tree Manipulation tab. Under Zoom on Tree, clear this check box. If you should have the need to resize your tree afterwards, hold down the key while scrolling the mouse wheel as an alternative.

What are parameters and features in CATIA V5?

Parameters are the characteristics that control different aspects of geometry and features. Parameters could be of different types such as Length, Area, Mass, Boolean and many more. Parameters are of two categories: Intrinsic Parameters are created automatically as we create the geometries and features in CATIA V5.

When do you need to use parameterization in Catia?

Parameterization is very useful when you want to use a type of part with different dimensions, like screws, nuts or washers. Tip: To find much faster a parameter, I suggest to rename all Pads or other elements with other names more easy to finding parts.

Where do I find the formulas in Catia?

In CATIA, we will create some parameters and then, when necessary, assign formulas to them to come up with our desired result. When you click on the icon, you get the Formulas dialog and when you click on the drop down list next to the New Parameter of Type button, you can see you have many, many options.