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Learning Guide
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Advanced Surface Design

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Advanced Surface Design
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Preface ........................................................................................................... vii

In this Guide ................................................................................................... ix

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Practice Files .................................................................................................. xi

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Chapter 1: Surface Design Overview.......................................................... 1-1
e EN1.1 Surfacing Tools in CATIA V5 ......................................................... 1-2
1.2 Generative Shape Design Workbench .......................................... 1-3
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Access the GSD Workbench............................................................. 1-3
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GSD User Interface........................................................................... 1-3

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1.3 Surface Design Review................................................................... 1-4

1.4 Design Intent ................................................................................... 1-8
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Surface Modeling Methods ............................................................... 1-8

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Boundary Representations.............................................................. 1-11

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1.5 Tree Organization.......................................................................... 1-13

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Groups ............................................................................................ 1-13

AutoSort .......................................................................................... 1-14
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Mask................................................................................................ 1-16
Practice 1a Hybrid Surface Modeling ................................................. 1-19
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Practice 1b Front Quarter Panel ......................................................... 1-34

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Practice 1c Using a Mask .................................................................... 1-43

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Chapter 2: Advanced Wireframe Elements ................................................ 2-1

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2.1 Generative Shape Design Workbench .......................................... 2-2

2.2 Reference Geometry ....................................................................... 2-3
Extremum.......................................................................................... 2-3
ExtremumPolar ................................................................................. 2-5
2.3 Projected Geometry ........................................................................ 2-9
Combine............................................................................................ 2-9
ReflectLine ...................................................................................... 2-11

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Cylindrical ReflectLine (Normal)...................................................... 2-12

Cylindrical ReflectLine (Tangent) .................................................... 2-13
Conical ReflectLine (Normal) .......................................................... 2-13
Conical ReflectLine (Tangent)......................................................... 2-14
Silhouette ........................................................................................ 2-14

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2.4 Offset Geometry ............................................................................ 2-16
3D Curve Offset .............................................................................. 2-16

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Rolling Offset................................................................................... 2-18

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2.5 Curve Geometry ............................................................................ 2-20
Spine ............................................................................................... 2-20

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Isoparametric Curve........................................................................ 2-22

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Curve From Equations .................................................................... 2-23
2.6 Circle-Conic Geometry ................................................................. 2-25
Conic ............................................................................................... 2-25

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2.7 Trim (Pieces).................................................................................. 2-28

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2.8 Create Multi-Extract Elements ..................................................... 2-29
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2.9 Extrapolate Operation................................................................... 2-33
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Practice 2a Spine Curve ...................................................................... 2-35
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Practice 2b Wing Surface .................................................................... 2-40

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Practice 2c Earbud Parting Line ......................................................... 2-48

Practice 2d (Optional) Isoparametric Curve ...................................... 2-56
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Chapter 3: Curve Analysis and Repair ....................................................... 3-1

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3.1 Terminology Review ....................................................................... 3-2

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Curvature .......................................................................................... 3-2

Inflection Point................................................................................... 3-2
Degrees of Continuity........................................................................ 3-2
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3.2 Analysis and Repair........................................................................ 3-5

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3.3 Analyzing Curves ............................................................................ 3-6

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Connection Between Curves............................................................. 3-6

Projection on a Curve........................................................................ 3-6
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Connection Between a Curve and a Surface .................................... 3-7

Connection Between Curves............................................................. 3-8
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Projection on a Curve........................................................................ 3-9

Connection Between a Curve and a Surface .................................. 3-10
3.4 Porcupine Curvature Analysis..................................................... 3-13
Graph Options................................................................................. 3-17
3.5 Repair Curve Geometry ................................................................ 3-20
Maximum Deviation......................................................................... 3-24
Support Surface .............................................................................. 3-24
Topology Simplification ................................................................... 3-24

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Curve Smooth ................................................................................. 3-25

Freeze Tab...................................................................................... 3-26
Extremities Tab ............................................................................... 3-26
Visualization Tab............................................................................. 3-27
3.6 Manual Curve Repair Tools.......................................................... 3-28

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Untrim Curve ................................................................................... 3-28
Disassemble.................................................................................... 3-29

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Practice 3a Curve Analysis ................................................................. 3-31

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Practice 3b Earbud Curve Repair ....................................................... 3-44

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Practice 3c Known Element Method................................................... 3-59

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Chapter 4: Blend Surfaces........................................................................... 4-1
4.1 Blended Surfaces Overview........................................................... 4-2

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4.2 Optional Blend Elements................................................................ 4-4
Trim Supports.................................................................................... 4-4

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Tangent Borders ............................................................................... 4-5
e EN Tension ............................................................................................. 4-6
Coupling ............................................................................................ 4-7
Developable .................................................................................... 4-11
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Practice 4a Simple Blend..................................................................... 4-16

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Practice 4b Diablo ................................................................................ 4-25

Chapter 5: Adaptive Sweeps ....................................................................... 5-1

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5.1 Adaptive Sweep............................................................................... 5-2

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Practice 5a Adaptive Sweep Surfaces I................................................ 5-7

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Practice 5b Adaptive Sweep Surfaces II ............................................ 5-13

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Practice 5c Rear View Mirror............................................................... 5-17

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Practice 5d Air Intake Tube ................................................................. 5-24

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Chapter 6: Additional Sweep Types............................................................ 6-1

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6.1 Swept Surface Types ...................................................................... 6-2

6.2 Line Profile....................................................................................... 6-6
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Two Limits ......................................................................................... 6-6

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With Draft Direction ........................................................................... 6-7

With Tangency Surface..................................................................... 6-9
6.3 Circle Profile .................................................................................. 6-10
Center and Two Angles................................................................... 6-10
Two Guides and Tangency Surface................................................ 6-10
6.4 Conic Profile .................................................................................. 6-12
Two Guide Curves .......................................................................... 6-12
Five Guide Curves .......................................................................... 6-13

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Practice 6a Remote Control Sweeps .................................................. 6-15

Practice 6b Helix Sweep ...................................................................... 6-20
Practice 6c Exhaust Diffuser 1............................................................ 6-32

Chapter 7: Optional Elements - Sweeps..................................................... 7-1

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7.1 Sweep Optional Elements .............................................................. 7-2

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7.2 Explicit Sweep Optional Elements .............................................. 7-13
Anchor Points.................................................................................. 7-13

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Position Profile ................................................................................ 7-17

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Practice 7a Explicit Swept Surface..................................................... 7-19

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Practice 7b Using Spines to Build Surfaces...................................... 7-28
Practice 7c Twisted Areas Management ............................................ 7-45

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Chapter 8: Advanced Filleting ..................................................................... 8-1

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8.1 Surface Fillet Overview................................................................... 8-2
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8.2 Chordal Fillet ................................................................................... 8-4
8.3 Tritangent Fillet ............................................................................... 8-6
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8.4 Trim Options.................................................................................... 8-8
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Trim Supports.................................................................................... 8-8

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Trim Ribbons..................................................................................... 8-9

8.5 Fillet Orientation Options ............................................................. 8-10
Spine/Circle..................................................................................... 8-10
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Hold Curve ...................................................................................... 8-11

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8.6 Fillet Boundary Options ............................................................... 8-12

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Edges to Keep................................................................................. 8-12

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Limiting Element.............................................................................. 8-13

Blend Corner ................................................................................... 8-13
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8.7 Alternative Methods of Filleting................................................... 8-15

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Sweeps ........................................................................................... 8-15

Blends ............................................................................................. 8-16
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Multi-Sections Surface .................................................................... 8-16

Fill.................................................................................................... 8-16
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Practice 8a Advanced Fillet Options .................................................. 8-17

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Practice 8b Conic Fillets...................................................................... 8-26

Practice 8c Curvature Continuous Fillet ............................................ 8-35
Practice 8d Complex Fillets................................................................. 8-42

Chapter 9: Laws ............................................................................................ 9-1

9.1 Law Definition.................................................................................. 9-2

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9.2 Creating a Law Feature................................................................... 9-7

Reference.......................................................................................... 9-8
Definition ........................................................................................... 9-9
X-parameter on Definition ................................................................. 9-9
9.3 Using Laws .................................................................................... 9-13

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Sweeps ........................................................................................... 9-13
Parallel Curves................................................................................ 9-15

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Helix ................................................................................................ 9-16
Shape Fillets ................................................................................... 9-16

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Practice 9a Law-Driven Shape Fillet................................................... 9-19

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Practice 9b Using Laws ....................................................................... 9-31

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Practice 9c Advanced Laws ................................................................ 9-36
Practice 9d Drill Auger......................................................................... 9-43

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Chapter 10: Duplication Tools................................................................... 10-1

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10.1 Duplication Tools .......................................................................... 10-2
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10.2 Repetition....................................................................................... 10-3
Object Repetition............................................................................. 10-3
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Points Repetition ............................................................................. 10-4
Planes Repetition ............................................................................ 10-8
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10.3 Patterning Surface Features ...................................................... 10-10

10.4 Duplicate a Geometrical Set....................................................... 10-11
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Practice 10a Surface Patterns........................................................... 10-15

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Practice 10b Copying Geometrical Sets .......................................... 10-22

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Practice 10c (Optional) Duplicate Geometrical Set......................... 10-28

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Practice 10d Speaker Cover 1 ........................................................... 10-36

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Chapter 11: Knowledge Templates ........................................................... 11-1

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11.1 Knowledge Templates .................................................................. 11-2

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11.2 Create a PowerCopy ..................................................................... 11-3

Preview ........................................................................................... 11-8
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11.3 Instantiate a PowerCopy ............................................................ 11-10

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11.4 Catalogs ....................................................................................... 11-14

Practice 11a PowerCopy Creation .................................................... 11-17
Practice 11b Thread PowerCopy ...................................................... 11-26

Chapter 12: Surface Analysis and Repair ................................................ 12-1

12.1 Analysis and Repair...................................................................... 12-2

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12.2 Surface Error Display ................................................................... 12-3

3D Accuracy.................................................................................... 12-3
Display Mode .................................................................................. 12-3
Color................................................................................................ 12-4
WYSIWYG Mode ............................................................................ 12-5

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12.3 Analyzing Surfaces ....................................................................... 12-6
Connection Between Surfaces........................................................ 12-8

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Projection on a Surface................................................................... 12-9

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12.4 Porcupine Curvature................................................................... 12-14

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12.5 Surfacic Curvature Analysis ...................................................... 12-18

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12.6 Temporary Analysis.................................................................... 12-26
12.7 Repairing Surface Geometry...................................................... 12-28
Freeze Tab.................................................................................... 12-31

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Sharpness Tab.............................................................................. 12-32
Visualization Tab........................................................................... 12-32

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12.8 Element Direction and Inversion ............................................... 12-33
e EN Curve/Surface Orientation............................................................. 12-33
Identification .................................................................................. 12-34
Invert Orientation........................................................................... 12-34
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Downstream Effects ...................................................................... 12-34
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12.9 Tips for Rebuilding Geometry.................................................... 12-35

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Practice 12a Distance Analysis......................................................... 12-36

Practice 12b Problem Pipe ................................................................ 12-43
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Practice 12c Imported Surface.......................................................... 12-52

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Practice 12d Repairing Surfaces ...................................................... 12-57

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Chapter 13: Offset Surfaces ...................................................................... 13-1

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13.1 Offset Overview............................................................................. 13-2

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13.2 Offset Smoothing .......................................................................... 13-4

Smoothing - None ........................................................................... 13-4
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Smoothing - Automatic.................................................................... 13-5

Smoothing - Manual ........................................................................ 13-6
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13.3 Sub-Elements to Remove............................................................. 13-7

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Practice 13a Plastic Top .................................................................... 13-10

Chapter 14: Advanced Surfacing Projects ............................................... 14-1

14.1 Surfacing Overview....................................................................... 14-2
Practice 14a Exhaust Diffuser............................................................. 14-5
Practice 14b Offset Surface Project ................................................. 14-10
Practice 14c Surfacing for Solids Project ........................................ 14-12

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