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CATIA V5 Fundamentals - Lesson 6: Reusing Data
Student Notes:
Lesson 6: Reusing Data

In this lesson, you will learn how to create parts by reusing existing data instead
of creating new features.
Lesson content:
Copyright DASSAULT SYSTEMES
Case Study: Engine

Design Intent
Stages in the Process
Duplicate Features
Transform a Body
Copy and Paste Data
Insert Data From a Catalog
Duration: Approximately 0.5 day
Lesson Content

Student Notes:
Case Study: Reusing Data
The case study for this lesson is the Engine used in the Drill Press assembly (shown below). The
engine is part of the Bloc Engine sub-assembly. This case study focuses on incorporating the
design intent requirements in the creation of the part.

Student Notes:
Design Intent
The engine must meet the following design
intent requirements:
The side fins should be created using a
rectangular pattern.
This avoids having to create and sketch each
pocket individually.
The hole pattern should be created using a

user-defined pattern.
This feature can also be created as a
rectangular pattern; however, a user-defined
pattern will enable you to customize the hole
locations.
The model should be partially created by

copying and pasting features.
This is one way of quickly recreating duplicate

features.
The model should include features from a

catalog.
This is a typical way to retrieve data from a
source that is accessible to everyone.

Student Notes:
Stages in the Process

The following steps are used to create the engine:
Duplicate features.
Transform a body.
Copy and paste data.
Insert data from a catalog.
1.
2.
3.
4.

Student Notes:
Reusing Data
Step 1: Duplicate
features.
In this section, you will understand what

duplicate features are and how to create
them within a part.
To create the Engine, use the

following steps:
1. Duplicate features.
2. Transform a body.
3. Copy and paste data.
4. Insert data from a catalog.
Step 1 - Duplicate Features

Student Notes:
Introduction to Duplicating Features

A
CATIA allows the creation of various types

of features; however, some features
always occur multiple times in a model. In
order to avoid having to create each one
individually, duplication tools are used.
Two types are discussed in this lesson:
A. Mirror
Using the Mirror tool, you can create
one half of a symmetrical part and
duplicate the opposite side about some
reference.
B. Pattern
Patterns enable you to create several

identical features from an existing one,
and to simultaneously position them on
a part.
Mirror
Rectangular
pattern

Student Notes:
Mirror
When designing parts, it is a good idea to identify
any areas of symmetry before beginning to model.
This enables you to plan and reduce the amount of
work needed by only building half of the part, then
using the Mirror tool to build the other side. You
can also mirror individual features.
Use the following steps to create a mirror feature:
1. Select the Mirror icon.

2. Select a datum plane or planar surface that
will be the plane of symmetry.
3. Select OK.

Student Notes:
Patterns
CATIA allows you to define three different types
of patterns within the Part Design workbench:
A. Rectangular pattern
B. Circular pattern
C. User pattern
A B C

1
Rectangular Patterns (1/2)

Rectangular patterns are linear and can be
created in two directions.
Student Notes:
Use the following steps to create a rectangular

pattern:
4
1. Select the Rectangular Pattern icon.

2. Select the feature to be patterned. In this
example, a pocket is selected.
3. Select the Parameters type from the pulldown menu to define how the instances of
the pattern are defined.
a. There are three Parameters options to define a

pattern.
4. Click inside the Reference element field and

select a reference (i.e., an axis, plane, line,
planar surface) to define the first direction of
the pattern.
3a

Student Notes:
Rectangular Patterns (2/2)

Use the following steps to create a rectangular
pattern (continued):
5. Select Second Direction tab and define

the pattern in this direction using the same
steps.
6. Select OK.
Circular Patterns (1/3)

Circular patterns are radial and defined about an
axis. The axis reference can also be defined by
an edge or a normal vector off a planar surface
or datum plane.
Student Notes:
Use the following steps to create a circular

pattern:
1. Select the feature to be patterned. In this
example, a pad is selected.
2. Select the Circular Pattern icon.
3. Select the Parameters type from the pulldown menu to define how the instances of
the pattern are defined.
a. There are four Parameters options to define

a pattern.
4. Click inside the Reference element field

and select the direction reference(an axis,
plane, line, planar surface). In this example
the face of the pad is the reference
element.
3a

Student Notes:

Use the following steps to create a circular
pattern (continued):
5. Specify the number of instances and
angular spacing.
6. Select OK to create the pattern.

Student Notes:
The Crown Definition tab allows the feature(s) to

be patterned in a radial direction as well as
around an axis. There are three Parameters
options to define the crown.

Student Notes:
User Patterns (1/2)

User patterns use an existing sketch of points
to define the location of the instances.
Use the following steps to create a user
pattern:
1
1. Select the feature(s) to be patterned. In

this example, the Stiffener feature is
patterned.
2. Select the User Pattern icon.
3. Pick a sketch of points to define the
instance positions.

Student Notes:
User Patterns (2/2)

Use the following steps to create a user pattern (continued):
4. Select OK.

Student Notes:
Recommendations for Patterns
In this section, you will find some useful information regarding pattern creation.

Student Notes:
Exploding a Pattern
After a pattern is created, individual instances
may need to be modified such that they are
independent from each other and the original
source feature. The instances of the pattern can
be separated into individual features using the
Explode option.
Use the following steps to explode a pattern:

1. Select the pattern in the specification tree.
2. Click the right mouse button.
3. Select object > Explode

Student Notes:
Removing Individual Instances in a Pattern

When you create a pattern, CATIA gives you
the option to remove individual instances
before the pattern is completed.
While the Pattern definition window is open,

click on the centers of the instances that you
do not want to keep. To activate an instance
you removed, click on its center again.

Student Notes:
Keep Specification
When you pattern a feature, the pattern instances
appear identical to the original feature. Use the
Keep specifications option to maintain the
design intent of the original.
In the example below, the pad is created with an

Up to Surface depth. If the Keep specifications
option is not selected, the pattern instances retain
the state of the original feature during pattern
creation.
Without the option set
With the option set


Student Notes:
Exercise 6A
30 min
In this exercise, you will create a part that will contain a circular pattern and a
user pattern. The part will be mirrored to create a symmetrical model. Detailed
instructions for this exercise are provided.
By the end of this exercise you will be able to:
Create a circular pattern

Create a user pattern
Create a mirror feature
Exercise 6A

Student Notes:
Exercise 6A (1/10)
1. Create a new part.
To create a new part file select Part from the
New dialog box.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Click File > New.

Choose Part from the New dialog box.
Select OK.
Accept the default file name and select
OK.
2. Launch the Sketcher workbench.

Sketches are created in the Sketcher
workbench. It is accessed by choosing a sketch
support and selecting the Sketcher icon.
1b
1c
1d
2a
a. Select plane ZX as the sketch support.

b. Select the Sketcher icon.
2b
Exercise 6A

Student Notes:
Exercise 6A (2/10)
3. Sketch the profile.
This sketch is used as the profile for a shaft
feature.
a. Select the Profile icon.

b. Sketch and constrain the profile as
shown below.
c. Exit Sketcher.
3b
Exercise 6A

Student Notes:
Exercise 6A (3/10)
4. Create a shaft.
Use the sketch as the profile for a shaft feature.
a.
b.
c.
d.
3b
Highlight the sketch created in step 3.

Select the Shaft icon.
Enter in [360] for the First angle.
Select OK.
3c
3d
Exercise 6A

Student Notes:
Exercise 6A (4/10)
5. Create a hole.
5a
Using a hole feature instead of a pocket gives

you more flexibility in terms of type and thread
definition.
a. Select the Hole icon.

b. Multi-select the surface and the edge as
shown.
c. Set the depth to Up to Next.
d. Enter [16] as the diameter.
e. Select the Type tab and set to
Countersunk.
f. Enter [4] and [50] for the depth and
angle.
g. Select OK.
5e
5b
5c
5d
5f
5g
Exercise 6A

Student Notes:
Exercise 6A (5/10)
6a
6. Create a hole.
Create a hole that will be patterned later.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Select the Hole icon.

Select the surface shown.
Set the definition as shown.
Constrain the position sketch as shown.
Select OK.
6b
6e
6d
Exercise 6A
Exercise 6A (6/10)
Student Notes:
7b
7. Create a circular pattern.

Create a circular pattern of the hole feature.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Select the hole feature.

Select the Circular Pattern icon.
Enter [4] for the number of instances.
Enter [90] for the angular spacing.
Click inside the Reference Element field
and select the shaft face as the
reference element.
f. Select OK.
7c
7d
7f
7e
Exercise 6A

Student Notes:
Exercise 6A (7/10)
8a
8. Create a sketch.
Create a sketch of points that will be used as a
reference for a User Pattern later.
a. Select the Sketcher icon.

b. Select the surface to define the sketch
support.
c. Create and constrain three points as
shown.
d. Exit sketcher.
8b
8c
Exercise 6A
Exercise 6A (8/10)
Student Notes:
9a
9b
9. Create a pocket.
Create a pocket to define the feature that will
be duplicated with a user pattern. This could
have also been created using a hole feature.
Select the Sketcher icon.

Select the surface.
Create and constrain the profile.
Select the Pocket icon.
Set the following pocket definition
Select OK.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
9d
9f
Exercise 6A

Student Notes:
Exercise 6A (9/10)
10b
10. Create a user pattern.

Use the sketch of points to define the location
of the pockets.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Select the pocket.

Select the User Pattern icon.
Select the sketch of points.
Select OK.
10c
10d
Exercise 6A

Student Notes:
Exercise 6A (10/10)
11. Create a mirror feature
Mirror the entire part to create a symmetrical
model.
11a
a. Select the Mirror icon.

b. Select the yz plane.
c. Select OK.
12. Save and close the file.
11b
11c
Exercise 6A

Student Notes:
Exercise 6A: Recap

Create a user pattern
Create a mirror feature
Exercise 6A

Student Notes:
Exercise 6B
15 min
In this exercise, you will practice creating and manipulating patterns. High-level
instruction for this exercise is provided.
By the end of the exercise you will be able to:
Create a rectangular pattern

Remove instances from a pattern
Explode a pattern
Modify an instance of the pattern
Exercise 6B

Student Notes:
Exercise 6B (1/3)
You will be opening up an existing part,
creating a rectangular pattern, removing some
instances, exploding the pattern, and
modifying some instances of the pattern.
1. Open the file Ex6B.CATPart.

2. Create a rectangular pattern of
Pocket.1.
Exercise 6B

Student Notes:
Exercise 6B (2/3)
3. Remove the following instances from

the pattern.
Exercise 6B

Student Notes:
Exercise 6B (3/3)
4. Explode the pattern.
4
5. Modify the two pockets as per the

following sketch.
Exercise 6B

Student Notes:
Exercise 6B: Recap

Create a rectangular pattern
Remove instances from a pattern
Explode a pattern
Modify an instance of the pattern
Exercise 6B

Student Notes:
Exercise 6C
25 min
In this exercise, you will use the new skills you have gained to create a part
containing a circular pattern. You will use the tools used in previous exercises
to complete this exercise with no detailed instruction.
Create a new part

Exercise 6C

Student Notes:
Exercise 6C
Create the part below:
Exercise 6C

Student Notes:
Exercise 6C: Recap

Create a new part
Create a circular
pattern
Exercise 6C

Student Notes:
Reusing Data
Step 2: Transform a
Body.
In this section, you will understand what

transformations are and how to apply
them to features in a part.

following steps:
Step 2 - Transform a Body

Student Notes:
Introduction to Transformation Features (1/2)

As you create a model, you may need to
occasionally move features. This is
accomplished using transformation features.
These features enable you to move a body by
translating it along an axis, rotating it round an
axis, or moving it symmetrically about a plane.
There are three types of transformations

features:
A. Translate
B. Rotate
C. Symmetry

Student Notes:
Introduction to Transformation Features (2/2)

The Translate, Rotate, and Symmetry
transformation features do not modify the
geometry as it moves; it only affects the
location. The Scaling transformation feature,
however, scales the geometry using a center
point and a ratio value.
Scaling

Student Notes:
Using Transformation Features

Transformations are useful when you have
created some geometry and you decide that it
needs to be moved or rotated into a specific
position.
There are some cases where it is not easy to

create geometry in the expected plane
because it requires the use of geometry not in
that plane. You can create the geometry in a
different plane, then rotate or translate it to its
required position.

Student Notes:
Translation (1/2)
The Translation tool allows you to move a body in
a linear direction. You may define the translation
vector in the following three ways:
A. Direction, distance
Moves the body a distance along a linear
direction defined by a reference, such as
an edge or plane.
B. Point to point
Moves the body from one point to
another. The relative position of the body
with respect to the end point is the same
as it was with respect to the start point.
C. Coordinates
Moves the body with respect to a
Cartesian coordinate system.

Student Notes:
Translation (2/2)
1
Use the following steps to perform a Direction,

distance translation:
1. Select the Translation icon.

2. A warning message appears. Select Yes.
3. Define a direction by selecting an axis, line,
plane, or planar surface. For this example, the
indicated edge was selected to define the
direction.
4. Enter a distance value.
5. Select OK.

Student Notes:
Rotation
1
An axis and an angle are required to define a

Rotate transformation.
Use the following steps to rotate a body:
2
1. Select the Rotation icon.

2. A warning message appears.Select Yes
3. Define the Axis reference by selecting a
line or axis. For example, the indicated
edge was selected as the rotation axis.
4. Enter the rotation angle.
5. Select OK.

Student Notes:
Symmetry (1/2)
The Symmetry option enables you to mirror a
body without duplication. To apply the feature
it only requires one reference to mirror about.
Any of the following may be used as a

reference:
A. Plane or plane surface
B. Point
C. Segment

Student Notes:
Symmetry (2/2)
Use the following steps to apply symmetry on
a body:
1. Select the Symmetry icon.
2. A warning message appears. Select Yes.
3. Select a reference. In this example, a
plane was selected.
4. Select OK.

Student Notes:
Scaling
The Scaling option allows the ability to shrink
or expand an entire body based on a single
point as a reference. Use the following steps to
create a Scaling feature:
Select the Scaling icon.
Select the reference point.
Modify the scaling ratio.
Select OK.
1.
2.
3.
4.
2
3

Student Notes:
Recommendations for Transformations
You will learn about specific methods and recommendations on

Transformations.

Student Notes:
Differences in Transformations
Transforming a body can be done using the transformations tools or using the compass. Using the
compass to move items is discussed in an upcoming lesson.
Immediately upon selecting any transformation tool a Question panel appears, as shown below.
Selecting Yes will proceed to the use of the Transformation as selected. The message in the
panel reminds you that you can also transform a body by using the Compass. This is useful since
you cannot use a Transformation to transform sketched geometry, but you can using the
Compass.

Student Notes:
Scaling the Part to Define Mold Shrink

A part gets scaled differently depending on the type of element used as the reference.
If a point is used, the scaling is done using the same scaling ratio in all three directions.
In the design of the model for an injection molded plastic part, the design part will often be
scaled up to account for material shrinkage upon cooling. Depending on the material, the
part may shrink by different amounts in each direction.
In these situations, you cannot use a point as the reference. You must use a plane or planar
face features. This will scale the part only in a direction normal to that plane. You can then
do three separate scaling transformations in each of three directions which will properly
define the shrink in all three directions.
Contextual Menus
Student Notes:
As mentioned in previous lessons CATIA has

contextual pop-up menus. Here are some
examples available when creating
transformations:
A. You can define the Direction of
transformation using the contextual menu
on the Direction field.
B. You can define the Reference of
symmetry using the contextual menu on
the Reference field.
C. You can define the Axis of Rotation using
the contextual menu on the Axis field.

Student Notes:
Reusing Data
Step 3: Copy and Paste
Data.
In this section, you will learn how to use

the copy and paste commands to
duplicate features from within a model
and from one model to another.

following steps:

Step 3 - Copy and Paste Data

Student Notes:
Copy and Paste (1/4)

Features can also be duplicated by copying
and pasting them within a part. The pasted
feature is identical and completely independent
of the original feature.
Use the following steps to perform a copy and
paste:
Select the feature to be copied.
Click the right mouse button.
Select Copy.
1.
2.
3.

Student Notes:

paste (continued):
4. Select the Part body in which to paste the

feature.
5. Click the right mouse button.
6. Select Paste. As mentioned previously,
the pasted feature is an exact duplicate of
the original feature, including its
placement on the model. Therefore, its
position needs to be modified.

Student Notes:

paste (continued):
7.
8.
9.
Double-click sketch.3.
Modify its position.
Exit Sketcher.

Student Notes:

Features can also be copied between separate
part files. The procedure is the same as
copying and pasting within a single part.
To perform this operation, you need to pay
attention to the references that were used to
construct the original feature. In order for the
paste to be successful, the same type of
references must also exist in the target part
file; otherwise the pasted feature will fail.
Some references are considered equivalent.

For example, instead of selecting a face on the
PartBody in the target part to paste the pad
feature, you can select a surface to paste to.
What this does is change the sketch support of
the pads sketch to the surface you just
selected.

Student Notes:
Reusing Data
Step 4: Insert Data from a
Catalog.
In this section, you will learn how to
insert data from a catalog.

following steps:
Step 4 - Insert Data from a Catalog

Student Notes:
Introduction to Catalogs (1/2)
Catalogs are sets of features or components that are designed to be used as a library of
information. You can retrieve these stored items and avoid having to recreate geometry that is
frequently used.

Student Notes:
Introduction to Catalogs (2/2)

In Part mode, features can be stored as power
copies or user features.
A User Feature is a group of feature(s) that
exist as one entity. When placed in a model it
is represented by a single feature.
A Power copy is also a group of feature(s) that

exist as one entity. However when placed in a
model the original order and state of the
features are preserved. This gives better
flexibility in terms of modifiability after
placement of the power copy.
User Feature placed in a model
These two are stored in the part they were

created in, but also can be saved into a
catalog. Instantiating the items can be done
from the stored catalog or the part the power
copy and user feature were created in.
power copy placed in a model


Student Notes:
Power Copy (1/3)

A power copy can consist of a feature or group of
features. It differs from a typical copy because it
allows the user to address references of the
copied features when pasting it into its new
location. The references are controlled through
inputs and parameters.
Use the following steps to create a power copy
within a part:
1
1. Click Insert > Knowledge Templates >

power copy.
2. The Powercopy Definition window opens at
the Definition tab where you can customize
the name of the power copy and select the
features to include.

Student Notes:
Power Copy (2/3)

within a part (continued):
3. Select the features to include in the

power copy from the specification tree.
As you select features, they appear on
the selected components window. Their
respective references determine the
inputs that are required to place the
power copy.
4. On the Inputs tab, you can create custom
names for the inputs. Descriptive names
can make placing the power copy more
intuitive.
4

Student Notes:
Power Copy (3/3)

within a part (continued):
5. On the Parameters tab, you can specify

variable parameters. These are
parameter values that you wish to make
modifiable when placing the power copy.
To make a parameter variable, select the
parameter in the list and select the
Published option.
6. On the Icon tab, you have the ability to
customize the particular type of icon that
appears next to the power copy feature in
the specification tree. As well, you can
add a preview of the power copy to help
identify the geometry.

Student Notes:
User Feature
The process used to create user features is
also used to create a power copy; however,
more tabs are available in the Userfeature
Definition window.
The Outputs tab enables you to specify which
feature is the main output result of the user
feature. You can also add a separate feature
to be included along with the main result.
The Type tab enables you to assign a

particular type to the user feature so that it
behaves like any other type, and can be
searched for in the specification tree.

Student Notes:
Catalog Creation
Once a power copy or user feature is created, it can be
stored in the form of a catalog, outside the part file in
which it was created.
Use the following steps to create a catalog of a power

copy:
1. Select the power copy feature in the tree.
2. Click Insert > Knowledge Templates >Save in
Catalog.
3. Specify a name and location for the catalog.
4. Select OK.
2

Student Notes:
Inserting Catalog Items (1/3)

Once a catalog is created, its contents can be
inserted into any document as long as the
input requirements are met.
Use the following steps to insert a catalog

item:
Select the Catalog icon.
Select the Browse another catalog icon.
1.
2.

Student Notes:

Use the following steps to insert a catalog item
(continued):
3. Locate the catalog file that contains the

power copy you wish to place.
4. Select Open.
5. Open the catalog (e.g., PowerCopy).
6. Open the chapter (e.g., 1 input).
7. Double-click on the power copy (e.g.,
PowerCopy1.).

Student Notes:

Use the following steps to insert a catalog item
(continued):
8. The Insert Object window opens. The
inputs required to place the power copy
are listed, and a preview of the previous
reference is displayed.
9. For this example, the required reference
is a surface. Select the corresponding
face on the current model.
10. Select OK.
10

Student Notes:
To Sum Up
Using the knowledge learned in this lesson, you
should be able to create the Engine.
The engine will require the following:
Creation of features through Duplication

Transformation of a body
Copying and Pasting data
Insert data from a catalog.

Student Notes:
Exercise 6D
15 min
In this exercise, you will use the transformation techniques learned in this
chapter to manipulate a robot hand part. The part body will be transformed
relative to the part origin. You will also add features from other models using the
copy and paste technique and catalogs. Detailed instruction for this exercise is
provide.

Create a part symmetry
Create a part rotation
Create a part scale
Cut and paste a feature between two parts
Add a feature from a catalog
Exercise 6D

Student Notes:
Exercise 6D (1/9)
1a
1. Open the file Ex6D.CATPart.

Start this exercise by opening an existing part that contains
a model of a right robot hand.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Click File > Open.

Browse to the exercise file directory.
Select Ex6D.CATPart.
Select Open to open the file.
2. Perform a Symmetry operation.
2a
Use the Symmetry tool to create a left hand from the

existing part. Use the zx plane as the symmetry plane.
a. Select the Symmetry icon.

b. Select Yes from the prompt that asks if you want
to keep the transformation specifications.
2b
Exercise 6D

Student Notes:
Exercise 6D (2/9)
2. Perform a Symmetry operation (continued).
c. Right-click on the reference field of the Symmetry
Definition window and select ZX Plane.
d. Select OK to complete the symmetry.
2c
Exercise 6D
Exercise 6D (3/9)
Student Notes:
3a
3. Perform a Rotation operation.
Rotate the left robot hand to point the thumb upwards.
a. Select the Rotation icon.

b. Select Yes from the prompt that asks if you
want to keep the transformation specifications.
c. Right-click on the Axis field of the Rotate
Definition window and click X Axis.
d. Enter [180deg] for the rotation angle.
e. Select OK to complete the rotation.
3c
Exercise 6D

Student Notes:
Exercise 6D (4/9)
4b
4. Copy and paste a feature from another model.
Open another part and copy the mounting pocket feature.

Paste it into the current model.
a. Click File > Open and select the file

Ex6Dreference.CATPart.
b. From the specification tree, select the Pocket.1
feature and click Copy from the right mouse
button pop-up menu.
c. Switch windows and make Ex6D.CATPart active.
d. Select the mounting surface of the robot hand and
click Paste from the right mouse button pop-up
menu.
e. Select the Update icon if necessary to see the
copied feature.
4e
4d
4d
Exercise 6D

Student Notes:
Exercise 6D (5/9)
5. Perform a Scale operation.
5a
5b
Double the size of the robot hand using the Scale tool.
a. Select on the Scale icon.

b. Select the coordinate system origin as the
scaling reference.
c. Enter [2] for the scaling Ratio.
d. Select OK to complete the Scale.
5c
Exercise 6D

Student Notes:
Exercise 6D (6/9)
6a
6. Insert a feature from a catalog.
Open an existing catalog that contains a hole feature.

Placed the hole feature onto the robot mounting surface
by selecting the prompted references.
6b
a. Select the Catalog icon.

b. Select the Open icon and browse to the exercise
files folder.
c. Select MountingHoles.catalog and select Open.
d. Double-click on PowerCopy in the catalog window
e. Double-click on 3 inputs.
f. Double-click on MountingHoles and a Insert
Object window opens.
6d
6e
6f
Exercise 6D

Student Notes:
Exercise 6D (7/9)
6. Insert a feature from a catalog (continued).
g. Select the robot hand mounting surface as the
Holeplacementface reference.
h. Select the the z axis as the vertical reference.
i. Select the top circular edge of the mounting surface
as the circular reference.
j. Toggle the reference direction on the circular
reference by clicking on the green arrow.
6i
6g
6h
Exercise 6D

Student Notes:
Exercise 6D (8/9)
k. Select OK to finish placing the catalog hole.
l. In the catalog window, double-click on the
MountingHole feature again and place another
hole on the other side of the robot mounting
surface.
m. Select on the robot hand mounting surface as
the Holeplacementface reference.
n. Select the z axis as the vertical reference.
o. Toggle the direction of the z axis by clicking the
green arrow.
6m
6n
Exercise 6D

Student Notes:
Exercise 6D (9/9)
p. Select the bottom circular edge of the mounting
surface as the circular reference.
q. Toggle the reference direction on the circular
reference by clicking on the green arrow.
r. Select OK to finish placing the catalog hole.
s. Select Close on the catalog window.
6p
Exercise 6D

Student Notes:
Exercise 6D: Recap

Perform a symmetry on a part.
Copy and Paste a feature from another part.
Perform a rotation on the part.
Scale the part
Place a feature from a catalog
Exercise 6D

Student Notes:
Exercise 6E
10 min
In this exercise, you will modify an existing pattern by exploding and removing
instances. You will also copy and paste one of the exploded instances and make
changes to the copied feature. High-level instruction for this exercise is
provided.
Explode a pattern
Remove instances of the pattern
Copy and paste features
Modify copied features.
Exercise 6E

Student Notes:
Exercise 6E (1/3)
In this exercise, you will open an existing part

file and manipulate instances of a pattern.
1. Open Ex6Econeholder.CATPart.
Open an existing part file using the Open

tool and investigate the features in the
specification tree.
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2. Edit the pattern and remove instances.

Remove two instances of the pattern by
clicking on the pattern instance dots.
Note that the fillet feature will fail because
it was created after the pattern feature.
Removing instances of the pattern also
removes references for the fillet feature.
Select Edgefillet.10, select Edit, and
select OK to remove the missing
references. Select OK to the Edge Fillet
definition dialog box.
Exercise 6E

Student Notes:
Exercise 6E (2/3)
3
3. Explode the pattern.
Explode the pattern and notice that the fillet

and shell feature, that were created after the
pattern, are not deleted.
4. Copy and paste an instance.
Copy Pad.2 and paste it into the same part.
5. Modify the copied instance.
Edit the sketch for the copied pad and move

the sketch towards the middle of the part.
Change the pad length to [100mm].
Exercise 6E

Student Notes:
Exercise 6E (3/3)
6. Add a draft and fillet to the instance.
Add an [8 degree] draft draft and [5mm]

fillets to the copied instance.
7. Save and close the part.
Exercise 6E

Student Notes:
Exercise 6E: Recap

Remove pattern instances
Explode pattern
Copy and paste a pad instance
Modify the copied pad
Create a draft and fillets
Exercise 6E

Student Notes:
Exercise 6F
30 min
In this exercise, you will create a phone model. You will use the tools you have
learned in this lesson to complete the exercise with no detailed instruction.
Create a pattern
Remove instances of a pattern
Insert a feature from a catalog
Create a symmetry transformation
Exercise 6F

Student Notes:
Exercise 6F
Exercise 6F

Student Notes:
Exercise 6F: Recap
Create symmetry part

Create a pattern
Remove instances of a
pattern
Insert a pocket feature
from a catalog
Exercise 6F

Student Notes:

You will practice what you learned by completing the case study model using
only a detailed drawing and hints as guidance.
35 min
In this exercise, you will create the case study model. Recall the design intent of
this model:
The side fins should be created by a rectangular pattern.
The hole pattern should be created by a user pattern
The model should be partially created by copying and pasting features
The model should include features from a catalog.
Using the techniques you have learned in this and previous lessons, create the
model without detailed instruction.

Student Notes:
Do It Yourself: Drawing of the Engine (1/3)

The following steps offer useful hints to guide
you through the creation of the engine part:
1. Open CaseStudy.CATPart.
2. Create a rectangular pattern for the side
fins.
3. Create a user pattern for the hole pattern.

Student Notes:

you through the creation of the engine part
(continued):
4. Create copies of Pad.3, Pad.5 and Hole.1

one after the other and paste them one
by one into the model.
5. Move the pasted features into a separate
body by selecting the features, and
selecting Insert into new from the right
mouse button pop-up menu.
6. Translate the body a distance of [40] in
the X direction.

Student Notes:

you through the creation of the engine part
(continued):
7. Insert data from the supplied

CaseStudy.catalog.
8. Reorder the catalog Shaft feature to
occur before Pocket.4 in order to have
the pocket feature applied to the catalog
geometry.

Student Notes:
Case Study: Engine Recap

The side fins should be created by a
rectangular pattern.
The hole pattern should be created by a user
defined pattern.
The model should be partially created by
copying and pasting features.
The model should include features from a

catalog.

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Stages in the Process

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CATIA allows the creation of various types

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Patterns enable you to create several

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Use the following steps to create a mirror feature:

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Rectangular Patterns (1/2)

Use the following steps to create a rectangular

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Rectangular Patterns (2/2)

5. Select Second Direction tab and define

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