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Q. Which are the Neutral file extensions we can use for the part file?
Ans: IGES/igs, STEP/stp, STL, WRL, etc
Q. Can you create a Block using a line/ Is it possible to extrude a Line or Open profile using PAD.
Ans:Yes, you can create a block using line. when you are extruding a line or any open profile you
can check thick option in Pad feature (to avoid Error message). You can Give limit one , Limit Two
and Thickness one and two. You will get Block from line and thin sheet from any open profile.
Note: Don’t use this option to create a sheet metal part using part design.
Q. Application of Multi-pad.
Ans: Application of multi pad is to extrude profiles to different height we can use it . Please ref the
following figure-2.
Q. What the difference between Merge Rib ends and Merge ends in Rib option.
Ans: Merge rib ends will extend a solid along center curve up to the solid and merge ends will extend
a solid along profile end points to solid.
Q. What are the uses of coupling Curves and Guide curves in Loft/ Multi-section Solid.
Ans: Coupling curves are used to get number of edges on the solid and Guide curves are used to
get the shape to a solid.
Q. what is the difference between ADD and ASSEMBLE in boolean operation. (I can confuse any
one for this question)
Ans: Please refer blog ADD and ASSEMBLE in boolean operation
Q. What is UFC?
Ans: UFC = User Feature Creation. Its again similar to Power copy
Q. Can you create Fillet with 12mm radius for a 10 X 10 X10 cube
Ans: YES use Edges to keep to create 12mm Radius fillet for 10 mm Block.
http://howtousecatiav5-rita.blogspot.in/2011/09/normal-0-false-false-false-en-in-x-none.html
Below are frequently Asked Question and Answers for CATIA interview.
What is the difference between point/int lim-on and lim-off?
Lim-on: Creates the point by intersection & Projection can be done
within the limits of the Selected elements.
Lim-off: Creates the point by intersection & Projection can be done
Outside the limits of the selected elements.
What is the difference between surf1/geo extra and limit2/extrapol?
Geo-extra: extrapolates a new surface which is in the form of ruled
Surface.
Extrapolate: creates non-ruled surface thus changing original surface
Definition.
What is the use of form tool function?
Used to:
a. to connect skin(or face) elements - connect
b. to relimit skin(or face) elements - relimit
c. to break skin(or face) elements – break
What is the difference between face, surface and skin?
a. Faces are infinitely thin elements that represent the bounded exterior
Defn. Of a part. Faces can be planar or built on existing surfaces.
b. Skin is infinitely thin elements that are incorporate or group a series
Of faces together to completely define a feature of part.
c. Surfaces are infinitely thin elements that are used to define a bounded contour in space.
Surface is parent.
What is hlr and nhr explain?
Hidden line removal
No hidden line removal
Purpose: Visualization of solids in different modes
What is the difference between isolate and separate?
Isolate: Deletes logical links between elements.
Separate: Separates lines , curves & faces from their links with other
elements ex: A curve is considered as separate when it is linked
to only one surface.
Is it possible to change pattern as required to existing pattern?
Yes
What is the difference between parametric and nonparametric modeling
a. Relational model is parametric. i.e. one to one relation.
If any change in dimension that may reflects on other dimensions.
b. Developing a solid by using surface, face, solid primitives etc.,
There is no one to one relation.
Which is the better to split the solid a) surface b) plane c) face?
Plane
what is the difference between spine and spline?
a. Spine: Creates a curve passing thro' point on a plane & normal to
one or more other planes.
b. Spline: Creates a curve passing thro' several points having tangential
& curvature contuinuity.
How you will delete the surface if the face is created by surface?
First erase face & then surface.
What are master w/s and detail w/s?
Master w/s: Model w/s
Detail w/s: We can have any no. of detail w/s that can be called in
Model w/s.
What is difference between curve1 project and combine?
Project: Perpendicular projection of a curve on to plane, surface, face
etc,.
Combine: Unspecific projection of a curve on to plane, surface, face etc,.
Is it possible to split by using sewing operation?
Yes
Diff. b/w surf1 connect & surf2 fillet
Connect: Creates a fillet surface that connects two existing surfaces,
Planes, or planar faces.
Fillet: Creates a fillet surface that connects two existing surfaces,
Planes, or planar faces using spine.
What is functional surface?
A FSUR is an element that defines a face on a solid. The displayed in
Non-hidden mode.
Purpose of IUA
IUA: Interactive users application, used to customize the CATIA users
Command.
How you will convert ccv into crv
Using limit1 è Appr ccv
i.e., approximate compound curve or composite curve.
How you are setting attribute to a particular file
Standardization of model file by Permanent setting of layers, graphics
etc,. as per Company standards for their project
Is it possible to do shell operation to sphere
Yes
Difference between surf1+cylinder & surf1+depth
Cylinder: Extending a curve thro' space in a linear direction with
given length.Surface created length is equal to PAI * D. Depth: Extending a curve thro'
space in linear direction with given length.
How many types of environment is available to start Catia
a. From desktop [motif]
b. From console [dterm]
Mention different starting modes in Catia. Explain each briefly?
Normal, cold, quick, warm start respectively
What does '/CLN' command do?
CLN- This is the Cat Clean command used to clean the model for any unwanted
geometry and to pack the model to compress the size of the model.