Rand 3D Blog: Insights from Within
Offering Tips & Tricks for CATIA and Creo users
-
Read ArticleCATIA V5: How to Create Attribute Links with a Specific Number of Decimal Places
Learn to link a text in the drawing to a measurement in the 3D model with values that show a very specific number of decimal places.
-
Read ArticleExtracting Geometry from CGR files
Learn some tricks to extract geometry from CGR (Catia Graphics Representation) files.
-
Read ArticleCATIA V5: How to Control Video File Size
Learn how to control the video file size in CATIA V5.
-
Read ArticleHow to Find Icons and Tools in CATIA V5
Here's a popular question from CATIA users: How do I find the icon or tool I’m looking for? Without a built-in 'icon finder' here’s the process I recommend for hunting down those cannot-be-found icons
-
Read ArticleCATIA V5: Creating Drawings from CGRs
In this post we’ll look at how to create drawing views from lightweight CATIA files.
-
Read ArticleCATIA Tip: Red Xs on Annotations
Let's look at a scenario that sometimes arises when using the “View from 3D” function in the Drafting workbench.
-
Read ArticleCATIA Tip: Floating Measurements
Measurements, by default, tend to take priority on the screen. If you create a measurement, it’ll “float” on top of any existing geometry. But if you want to turn it off, here's a quick tip to do that
-
Read ArticleCATIA Tip: Multi-Pad
Learn how with the Multi-Pad, you are able to draw all of the shapes in a single sketch and let them naturally snap to each other so it’s easier to build.
-
Read ArticleCATIA Tip: Sketcher - Drag for Arc
The CATIA Profile tool is a great way to draw a lot of connected lines and arcs all together. Having to pick the arcs from the Sketch Tools can get a little old.
-
Read ArticleCATIA Tip: Double-Click to Repeat
Ever find yourself using the same command over and over and over? It’s kind of annoying to have to click the same icon so… many… times.
-
Read ArticleCATIA Tip: Circle Dimensions on Drawings
How to add dimensions in the Drafting workbench in CATIA
-
Read ArticleCATIA Tip: Centered Rectangle
Here’s a pretty common scenario: You need to start a sketch for a part – maybe it’s a block – and to get everything nice and organized, you’ve got to center it.
-
Read ArticleCATIA Tip: Bypassing Sketcher Snaps
-
Read Article5 Reasons to consider Software Simulations for PLM Training
Some companies are using software simulations in their PLM training for effective end-user training to help ensure that the new business processes are successfully adopted.
-
Read ArticleWebcast Q&A: Creo Parametric Bill of Materials (BOM) Report Formats
-
Read ArticleDraft Improvement in Creo Parametric 5.0
-
Read ArticleDoing Splits the Easy Way: Splitting Surfaces in CATIA V5
The Split command is an essential tool when working with surface-based models in the Generative Shape Design and Wireframe and Surface Design workbenches.
-
Read ArticleDoing the Splits Part 2: A Deeper Stretch
Learn options in the CATIA Split command, see what they’re for, and see why you might use them.
-
Read ArticleDoing The Splits Part 3: The Final Stretch
-
Read ArticleAre there shortcuts when it comes to learning CAD Software?
A shortcut implies a quicker way to achieve a goal. Many people wonder if there a faster way to learn how to use CAD software? It’s a valid question that's worth taking a closer look at.
-
Loading More...
