Monday, 10 December 2018

How to use Reference Planes in CATIA V5?

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How to use Reference Planes in CATIA V5?
Reference Planes in CATIA V5: Reference planes play a vital role in the field of design. We need reference planes when there is a need to draw or sketch a model having the highest complexity. For example, a flower flask is sketched by the use of reference planes because of their irregular contour shapes. In this tutorial, I am going to explain how to use Reference Planes in CATIA V5.

Definition of Reference Planes:

A reference plane is a plane in 3D space used as the workspace for drawing and the basis for other interactive actions. The initial reference plane is the XY plane. The reference plane may be any one of the three Cartesian planes (XY, YZ, ZX).

Explanation of Reference planes:

Normally in one plane, we can sketch one component but, by the combination of more than one planes, we can sketch a complex component in such a way that the surfaces of the object in different planes are added by means of a common point and that can be possible by the use of reference planes.
The procedure is to be adopted to sketch or model the Reference Planes in CATIA V5 and is shown below.
      To generate a complex component by the use of reference planes, go to
  • Shape-Generative Shape Design-Click on ‘Plane’ option which is present in the tools section.
  • A pop-up box opens regarding the plane definition and chooses any plane(let it be XY Plane).
  • Provide the distance and no.of instances.
  • No of instances resembles the no of reference planes to be chosen to draw a complex component. 
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How to use Multi Pad Feature in CATIA V5?

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How to use Multi Pad Feature in CATIA V5?
Multi Pad Feature in CATIA V5: ”PAD” is a tool which is used to extrude the given component i.e a sketch is converted into a part. Similarly, MULTI-PAD is a feature which is used to extrude a set of sketches into parts or models. In this article, I am going to explain the usage of Multi Pad Feature in CATIA V5 in a detailed manner. The step by step procedure is to be needed to adopt the usage of Multi Pad Feature in CATIA V5 and is as follows.

How to use Multi Pad Feature in CATIA V5
How to use Multi Pad Feature in CATIA V5

Multi Pad Feature in CATIA V5-Procedure:

To use MULTI PAD Feature in CATIA V5,
  • Draw the sketches of the required dimensions.
  • Turn it(sketch section) to the Modelling section.
  • Click on PAD tool.
  • In the PAD Tool itself, there exists a Multi Pad feature which is used to extrude the multiple components at a single time.
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How to use Predefined Profiles in CATIA V5?

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How to use Predefined Profiles in CATIA V5?
Predefined Profiles in CATIA V5: Profiles plays a vital role in the field of design to draw any type of view. The Predefined Profiles in CATIA V5 are Rectangle, Oriented rectangle, Parallelogram etc. In this article, I am going to explain the usage of  Predefined Profiles in CATIA V5 in a detailed manner. The step by step procedure is to be needed to adopt the usage of  Predefined Profiles in CATIA V5 and is as follows.

How to use Predefined Profiles in CATIA V5
How to use Predefined Profiles in CATIA V5

Predefined Profiles in CATIA V5-Procedure:

 The Predefined Profiles in CATIA V5 are
  • Rectangle
  • Oriented rectangle
  • Parallelogram
  • Elongated hole
  • Cylindrical elongated hole
  • Keyhole profile
  • Square
  • Centered Rectangle
  • Centered Parallelogram etc.

How to Customize Environment in CATIA V5?

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Customize Environment in CATIA V5: In order to sketch a model, there is a need to know the features(Tools) present in CATIA which can be helpful to construct a geometry. Therefore we should have to customize the environment of CATIA to meet the design requirements. In this article, I am going to publish about How to Customize the Environment in CATIA V5 in an effective manner.


Customization involves changing the background color, Font Color, Font Style etc. To know how to Customize the environment in CATIA V5, a step by step procedure is required.

Customize Environment in CATIA V5-Procedure:

  • Go to Tools which is present on the top side of the title bar and click on Options.
  • A dialogue box opens and clicks the appropriate one.
  • The dialogue box consists of
    • General
    • Display
    • Compatibility
    • Parameters and Measure
    • Devices and Virtual Reality
    • Mechanical Design
    • Shape
    • Analysis and Simulation
    • Machining Simulation etc.
  • Choose Display as an option and click on Visualization. Then you can get a dialogue box where we can change the
    • Background color,
    • Selected elements
    • Selected Edges
    • Pre-selected Elements
    • Pre-selected Element line type
    • Low-intensity elements
    • Update needed
    • Handles
    • Surface boundaries etc.

How to Customize Toolbar and its Positions in CATIA V5?

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Customize Toolbar and its Positions in CATIA V5: Toolbar places a vital role in any design software. With the design features in tool bars only, we can do an effective design that too in a short period of time. If any Toolbar is not Viewing in CATIA, Then there is a need to Customize Toolbar. Therefore in this article, I am going to publish about How to Customize Toolbar and its Positions in CATIA V5 in an effective manner.




The design features which are used to construct a solid geometry are present in the toolbar which is present at the right side of the screen. If any tool is not viewed, then there is a chance of taking more time for the geometry to draw. In that case, there is a need to incorporate the design feature in the toolbar.
For that, a procedure is required.

Procedure:

  • Go to the toolbar and make a right click on the white space of the toolbar.
  • Whatever the features are required to construct a model is to be checked in the dialogue box and choose the appropriate one.
  • If you had not found the required one then there is a need to Customize the toolbar.
  • To customize the toolbar, Right click on the white space of it, Then you view different elements…go down by pressing the down arrow key and say “Customize”.
  • Go to TOOLBARS and say “Restore all Contents & Restore Positions”-OK.
  • That’s it…!U had done.
  • Now all the features are shown in the toolbar which is required for modeling or sketching.  
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How to use Mirror Constraint in CATIA V5?

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Mirror Constraint in CATIA V5: Mirror constraint is used to produce the mirror of a model or an object while doing sketching or modeling in any CAD software. This constraint increases the flexibility for the user by providing a similar object on the other end.
In this article, I am going to explain the usage of Mirror Constraint in CATIA V5 in a detailed manner. The step by step procedure is to be needed to adopt the usage of Mirror Constraint in CATIA V5 and is as follows.

Mirror Constraint in CATIA V5-Procedure:

To use the “Mirror Constraint” in CATIA V5,
  • Firstly draw a sketch in the sketcher then draw an axis.
  • Secondly, whatever the part of the body is to be Mirrored is to be selected and the Mirror option is chosen from the Menu bar.
            That’s it…the same as it is part is displayed on the other side of the axis.

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How to use Symmetry Constraint In CATIA V5?

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Symmetry Constraint In CATIA V5: Symmetry constraints play a vital role in the field of design to model complex structures. With the help of symmetry constraint, a lot of time is being saved while sketching or modeling any complex drawing. Here in this article, I will show you about how to use Symmetry Constraint In CATIA V5. The detailed procedure about the usage of symmetry constraint in CATIA V5 is shown below in the form of text and video.

Explanation of symmetry constraint:

Symmetry Constraint can be used in the cases where there is a need of symmetry in the objects sketched or modeled. The step by step procedure is to be adopted for the usage of Symmetry Constraint In CATIA V5.

Procedure for Symmetry Constraint:

To understand the Symmetry Constraint,
  • Firstly draw a component in the Sketcher.
  • If you want the exact sketch on any side of the plane, then draw an Axis or a Line and say Symmetry option.
  • Then, as it is the component can be shifted to another side of the Axis or Line mentioned.
  • You can make the symmetry of the component completely or partially.
  • For it, Go to  “Insert-Operation-Transformation-Symmetry” and that’s it the model will be generated.
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How to model the shaft of an Automobile in CATIA V5?

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While we look at the shaft of an automobile(image is shown below)it looks that it is very difficult to sketch it but when you know the basics of any design software it is very easy to understand any model. The shaft of an automobile is sketched and modeled in a design software called CATIA V5. The detailed procedure of How to model the shaft of an Automobile in CATIA V5 is shown below in the form of text and video.
The procedure adopted to sketch or model the shaft of an Automobile in CATIA V5 is shown below.

Shaft Of an Automobile:
To model the shaft of an automobile, firstly
  • Draw a circle of required dimension.
  • PAD it to the given dimensions.
  • Select the top view of the circular component and sketch a gear like an element with suitable dimensions.
  • Remove the material with the Pocket feature.
  • Draw an Axis by choosing one of the views and that axis must pass through the center of the circular block
  • Use Circular pattern and give the appropriate values so that 12 holes will be formed at an angle of 30 degrees each.
  • Now it looks like a gear if we extrude it to a little. Now, choose the top view and draw the circular component and Pad it to the required dimensions.
  • The same procedure is to be repeated to model the complete component which is shown below in the form of a video.
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How to draw 3D Natraj or Apsara Pencil in CATIA V5?

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3D Natraj or Apsara Pencil in CATIA V5: Its very difficult to draw pencil like structures in the beginning and it becomes easy when you are practicing a lot. Therefore, In this article, I am going to explain about, how to draw 3D Natraj or Apsara Pencil in CATIA V5 in a detailed manner. The step by step procedure is to be needed to adopt 3D Natraj or Apsara Pencil in CATIA V5 and is as follows.


3D Natraj or Apsara Pencil in CATIA V5-Procedure:

To draw a pencil like structure(or an object),
  • Go to a modeling package called CATIA and take the sketcher first.
  • Draw a hexagon of given dimensions and extrude it.
  • Now click on all the edges of the hexagon and do the chamfer by using Edge Fillet.
  • Now draw a line from the midpoint as shown below by using GROOVE option so as to remove the material in the desired way.
  • That’s it…This is how we can draw a pencil in CATIA V5.
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How to use AUTO Constraint in CATIA V5?

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AUTO Constraint in CATIA V5: Auto constraint is used to provide the constraint to the sketch. The constraints may be fixed constraint, length, angle, radius, diameter constraint etc. which are used to make the components stick at a position with respect to the coordinate system. In this article, I am going to explain the usage of AUTO Constraint in CATIA V5 in a detailed manner. The step by step procedure is to be needed to adopt the usage of AUTO Constraint in CATIA V5 and is as follows.


AUTO Constraint in CATIA V5-Procedure:

To use Auto Constraint in CATIA V5,
  • Take any plane (Say XY Plane).
  • Now draw the lines which may/may not join at the common point.
  • After it, click on the Constraints button and choose the desired.
  • Let it may be, the length of the section, fixing the section, coinciding the lines, tangency etc.

                          That’s it…this is the Auto Constraint which can adapt automatically w.r.t the situations.

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How to use Rotate Constraint in CATIA V5?

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Rotate Constraint in CATIA V5: Rotate constraint is used to rotate the component by using the number of instances in CATIA V5. We can do ‘n’ number of rotations of any circular component with the help of rotate constraint. In this article, I am going to explain the usage of Rotate Constraint in CATIA V5 in a detailed manner. The step by step procedure is to be needed to adopt the usage of Rotate Constraint in CATIA V5 and is as follows.

Rotate Constraint in CATIA V5-Procedure:

To use Rotate Constraint in CATIA V5,
  • Select any plane( Say XY Plane).
  • Draw a circle with the given specifications.
  • Now go to Insert-Operation-Transformation-Rotate.
  • Then a dialogue box appears, On/Off the Duplicate Mode and give the number of instances (say it as 6).
  • Now click on the end of the circle.    
  • That’s it…..the circle with the no of instances given will be rotated w.r.t the end point of the circle.
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How to make an AUDI logo by the use of Translate Constraint in CATIA V5?

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Translate Constraint in CATIA V5: Translate constraint is used to translate an object from its original position to where ever the distance required w.r.t the Co-ordinate system. We can do ‘n’ number of translations of any component (circular) with the help of translate constraint. This article mainly focuses on how to make an AUDI logo by the use of Translate Constraint in CATIA V5 and is shown below.
The step by step procedure is to be needed to adopt the usage of Translate Constraint and is as follows.

Translate Constraint in CATIA V5-Procedure:
To apply Translate Constraint in CATIA V5,

  • First of all, do the sketch in any plane(say XY plane).
  • Draw the circle with the given specifications.
  • Now go to Insert-Operation-Transformation-Translate.
  • Then a dialogue box appears, On/Off the Duplicate Mode and give the number of instances (say it as 6).
  • Now click on the circle with the center.
  • That’s it. The circles depending upon the no. of instances can translate at a specified distance from the center of the first drawn circle looking the symbol of AUDI.
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