problem: introduction from the catalog of two equal objects

[arkantos93]

Hello everyone!

I've been facing a problem lately that almost seems to be a bug.
the used catia version is v5r21.

If in a catproduct, I insert an object from the catalog (in the specific case a life 4*10), I can move it quietly with the manipulator in the working space and bind it in relation to the parts and I put a name to recognize it easily.
but, inserting the same object for the second time, I can't move it anymore, if not just its profile... to do so I should close the file, reopen it and import the screw back inside, which will become translable in space with the manipulator.

How can I do to avoid this?
in the previous version that I had, the r19, I could easily add two equal screws and move them without any problem.. .

p.s. without that I open a new discussion, as I did not find anything, how can I open a file created in r21 in version r19?


Thank you in advance!

 

[gianni55]

I also tried and there is some problem on the r21, it could depend on catsetting or lack some service pack...

This happens:

upload the first time an object from the catalog: All right.
echo the same several times: it changes its name and makes it become catpart1, catpart2 etc.
the move with the manipulator and does not display the move but executes it
save the product, find the objects moved and you can manipulate them.

solve this:
upload the object from the catalog only once
to duplicate it just select the first copy and paste it (maintains the name and increases the anniversary)
if you want advice never change the name

to open a file created with the 19 you have to run a downward downward:
tools/use/downwardcompatibility
(Beware that it is a window from systemist, eye not to make trouble)
otherwise carry in step from 21 and amounts from step with 19
(in any case you will lose parameterization)

Hi.

 

[arkantos93]

Thank you once again!
the name is useful to change it to make the logical tree leaner. see repeat twice the model of the screw, it occupies me half screen of my 15.6"! unless I regret it to the size of an ant, without reading anything.
anyway, having continued from your advice onwards without changing name, I see that it did not save every single life, but it has managed a single rescue for all the screws of that type that I needed, increasing, as you said, the anniversary!

Thank you again!

Bye!

 

[gianni55]

to shorten the length:

go into tools/options/general/visual/looking of the logical tree/length entries/fix (mix 20 characters)

When you walk over the pointer, it still shows you the full name.

(as I know):

 

[arkantos93]

As you can see, I'm just a newbie. . .

But so you become the master yoda of catia...

Thank you, again!


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[gianni55]

the 55 is (unfortunately) the year of birth, so with yoda we give almost of you...