Construction Geometry

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Construction Geometry

Construction Geometry are non-modifiable planes, surfaces, axis, and edges that will support the creation of GD&T in CATIA V5. They can be created from the Tolerance Advisor or using Construction Geometry toolbar Construction Geometry toolbar_CATIA.

 

The below example shows a Thread created in Part Design and, using the Thread Creation tool Construction Geometry_Thread-Tap Creation, FT&A can be created to represent a Standard sized pin or hole and be used in 3DCS.

 

FTA Constructed Geometry

Tolerance Advisor_Thread

 

Example part:

Windows 7: C:\Users\Public\Documents\DCS\"Version"\example_models\v5_examples\GD_T\Construction Geometry

Windows XP: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Documents\DCS\"Version"\example_models\v5_examples\GD_T\Construction Geometry