CATIA V5-6R2018: Introduction to Modeling
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1.4 Working With Models
Opening a
Model
Models can be opened by clicking (Open) and selecting the
model from a location on your computer. The file formats you will
be working with are listed as follows:
Each time you save an
object, it overwrites the
file with the new
information.
Rendering a
Model
Although you are working with a solid model, you can change
how the geometry displays. These options can be accessed
through the View Mode toolbar, as shown in Figure 1–14.
Figure 1–14
To make all icons
visible, drag the handle
of the flyout menu to the
toolbar.
This toolbar is an example of a modal menu. The icon changes
to indicate your current View Mode. Each icon contains a flyout
menu that expands when you click the down arrow.
Object File Extension Example
Part .CATPart bracket.CATPart
Drawing .CATDrawing N12345.CATDrawing
Assembly .CATProduct AXLE.CATProduct
Shading
Shading with Edges
Shading with Edges without Smooth Edges
Shading with Edges and Hidden Edges
Shading with Material
Customize View Parameters
Wireframe
Sample
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All
copying
and
reuse
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