Hi All, Here is something interesting to think about...
Think about this fact !!. It is from a small survey that was done some time back..
Over 80% of CATIA V5 NC users are utilizing the product at under 50% of its potential because they are not "setup" properly and are working "inefficiently" or they are still doing things the "old way".
Here are a few of the questions from that survey..
Do you use "File New from" to start a new program with a seed model
Do you use the "dml technique" for creating your NC Master assembly
Do you use formulas in your NC program
Do you use design tables in your NC program
Do you use User Parameters in your program
Do you use publications in your program
Do you use machining features for geometry management
Do you use the "masking technique" in roughing
Do you use feature recognition
Do you use Machining process catalogs
Do you use Process instantiation manager
Do you use macro catalogs
Do you use a parametrized Tool or Assembly representation in your visualization
Do you use Process Views
Do you use the Process Table
Do you use a customized pptable
Do you use "batch mode" to generate final NC data
Do you use and post mcd data from within catia
Do you use any script or macros in your program
Do you use knowledgeware rules and checks in your program
You don't have to reply... just something to think about...
with kind regards