How do I create a reference geometry in Catia?

How do I create a reference geometry in Catia?

Select the geometry which you want to keep as reference and select the dotted line icon , the third icon from left in sketch tools . Select the geometry which you want to keep as reference and select the dotted line icon , the third icon from left in sketch tools .

How do you add external references in Catia?

Under TOOLS, OPTIONS, INFRASTRUCTURE, PART INFRASTRUCTURE, General, there is an option “Keep link with selected object”. With this turned on, you will create External References whenever you select an object from another Part when you are in an Assembly.

How do I get the reference element toolbar in Catia?

You can display the Reference Elements toolbar using the View -> Tool bars -> Reference Elements (extended/compact) command. Create a Point: Click this icon, choose the creation method then define the required parameters.

Where are reference elements Catia?

You can display the Reference Elements toolbar using View > Tool bars > Reference Elements (Extended/Compact) .

How do I create a reference line in Catia?

Creating Center Lines (Reference)

  1. Click the Center Line with Reference icon from the Dressup toolbar (Axis and Threads sub-toolbar).
  2. Select the circle to be applied a pair of center lines.
  3. Select the reference line.
  4. Click the Center Line with Reference icon from the Dressup toolbar (Axis and Threads sub-toolbar).

Where is Plane option in Catia?

Through point and line Click Plane . The Plane Definition dialog box appears. Select the Through point and line plane type. Select a Point and a Line .

How do you rotate a plane in Catia?

Rotating Geometry

  1. Click Rotate . The Rotate Definition dialog box appears as well as the Tools Palette.
  2. Define the rotation type:
  3. Select the Element to be rotated.
  4. Select the inputs depending on the chosen rotation type.
  5. Click OK to create the rotated element.

How do I project a plane in Catia?

Click Project 3D Elements in the 3D Geometry toolbar or select Insert > 3D Geometry Use Edges > Project 3D Elements from the menu bar. Select the element to be projected. For the purpose of our scenario, select the bigger circle in the front view. The edge is projected onto the left view plane.

How do I change planes in Catia?

To change the size of the reference planes in CATIA, go to Tools menu > Options. In the Options dialog box under Infrastructure > Part Infrastructure, click on the Display tab. Under Display in Geometry Area the size of the planes is controlled by the scroll bar next to the Axis system display size (in mm) field.