CATIA Interview questions

1. What do you mean by CATIA and the scope of the application?

CATIA is the abbreviated form of Three Dimensions Interactive Applications, which is

useful in various stages of product development, including conceptualization, design,
engineering and manufacturing. CATIA assists in collaborative engineering across
disciplines around its 3D-Experience platform, including surfacing & shape design,
electrical, fluid and electronic systems design, mechanical engineering and systems
engineering. CATIA helps in designing electronic, electrical, and distributed systems
such as fluid and HVAC systems, all the way to the production and certification for
manufacturing.

2. What is the save extension of the sketcher file in CATIA?

The save extension of the sketcher file in CATIA is CATPart.

3. Is it possible to increase the size of plane boundary representation in CATIA?

Yes, it's possible to increase the size of plane boundary representation in CATIA. To
increase the size of plane boundary representation, we need to go through Tools –
Options – Infrastructure - Part structure-Display.

4. Is it possible to enter a sketcher workbench directly?

No, it's impossible to enter into a sketcher workbench directly. We have to go to any
other workbench and from there we can enter the sketcher workbench.

5. What is SKETCH TOOLS in sketcher workbench and describe their significance?

SKETCH TOOLS in sketcher workbench are the commands which locate their use in
creating sketches. SKETCH TOOLS are namely Geometric & Dimensional Constraints,
Construction elements/standard elements and Grid alternatives. They play a significant
role in sketching, whenever we want to constrain a sketch, we use these options and if
we want to convert any element into a construction element once again these options
are very useful.
6. What is the difference between geometric and dimensional constraints?
The geometric constraint is a connection that forces a limitation between one or more
geometric elements. Dimensional constraint is a constraint, which determines the
geometric measurement of the object.

7. What is SHOW / HIDE mode? Is it possible to hide the specification tree?

Show mode enables us to see the available components opened and in Hide mode, we
can hide the desired elements from the view on a temporary basis which increases
screen space. With the help of the F3 button, it is possible to hide the specification tree,
but the option in the Tools command should be enabled to allow this.

8. What is the use of Cut Part By Sketch Plane?

This option shows how to make edges visible. In other words, It is used to hide the solid
portion which comes in front of a sketch and disables us to work smoothly.

9. How is arc length measured CATIA?

We can measure an arc length with the help of MEASURE ITEM command. Sometimes
we need to modify the option for arc length if the option is not enabled prior to the
modification in MEASURE ITEM command.

10. What do you mean by true dimension and ISO-Constraints?

True dimension is the desired measurement after the machining. In other words, this is
the value that should be achieved after the machining. If all the degrees of freedom of
geometry have been taken up by a reliable combination of dimensions and fixed
geometry, that geometry is said to be ISO-CONSTRAINED. A geometry that has some
degrees of freedom is said to be UNDER CONSTRAINED.

11. What is the difference between stacked dimension and chained dimension mode while
using the auto constraint option?

In stacked dimension all the proportions will be measured w.r.t the reference, whereas in
chains dimension the proportions will be measured one w.r.t other.

12. What are the different conic sections? How many dimensions are required to constrain
the ellipse and what is rho value for ellipse, parabola and hyperbola?

The three different conic sections are Ellipse, Hyperbola and Parabola. Generally, we
need three dimensions, namely major axis, minor axis and the distance from the origin.
 Each of the dimensions of Parabola has RHO value of 0.5, Ellipse has RHO value b/w
0 & 0.5 and Hyperbola has RHO value b/w 0.5 & 1.

13. What is the difference between symmetry command and mirror command in CATIA?

In symmetry command, the original sketch is removed and the new one is created about
the reference plane, but with the help of mirror command we can retain both the new one
and the original sketch about the reference plane.

14. Differentiate between trim and quick trim?

In the trim option, we can extend a line along with trimming of other unnecessary
elements. In quick trim we can only trim a line or curve and can’t expand or minimize it.

15. What is project 3D silhouette edges in CATIA? How is it used?

Project 3D silhouette edges in sketcher will show how to create silhouette edges to be
used as geometry or reference elements. We need to open a representation containing a
layout with a front view and select Start - Mechanical Design - 2D Layout for 3D Design
to open the layout in the 2D window, alongside the 3D window. In the Visualization
toolbar, we need to activate the Cutting Plane and the Display Backgrounds as specified
for each view icon. We should now click on the Project 3D Silhouette Edges icon in the
3D Geometry toolbar. After that we need to select a feature in the specification tree,
whose silhouette edges you want to project. The silhouette edge is projected onto the
front view plane. The Mark.1 and Mark.2 nodes are added in the specification tree for the
pad and the hole respectively. Optionally, deactivate Display Backgrounds as Specified
for Each View to view the projected silhouette edge without the 3D background.

16. What is sketch analysis in CATIA? Can we delete useless elements from the sketch, in
the sketch analysis command? If yes, please describe it.

Sketch Analysis is a very useful tool to check the sketched profile that we draw. If there
is an error that occurs when you convert it in the solid we can use this tool to see the
total no. of open and closed geometry in a sketch and can either delete it or make it
closed profile or we can make it isolated.

17. Where do we use axis? Difference between axis and construction elements?

Axis is used in creating Shaft which is the revolving feature. Axis is visible in part design
mode and can be selected, but construction elements are invisible in part design mode
and can’t be selected. A construction element is a 2D geometric element that is not used
for creating geometry, but is used for positioning other 2D geometric elements. A
construction element is represented by dashed lines in a sketch. An axis is the line that
 is defined as an axis of rotation for a revolving surface. An axis is represented as dotted
lines in a sketch… like this.

18. What do you mean by NURBS?

NURBS means Non Uniform Rational B - Spline curve is a mapping of one variable say
"t" from the parametric domain into 3D space X(t)/W(t),Y(t)/W(t),Z(t)/W(t) where each
component is a rational B - Spline. The parametric domain gap may be of asymmetrical
length. B - Spline curves are represented by control points and rational blending
functions. A rational B - Spline curve is usually defined by order of the curve and the
number of segments.

19. How many axes can be created in a single sketch and how can we change the sketch's
reference plane?

We can create only one axis in a sketch, if more than one axes are drawn, then only the
latest one will be axis and others will be converted into reference elements. We can
change the sketch’s reference plane by right click on the sketch, whose reference plane
is to be changed and select the change reference plane and then select new references.

20. What is the function of mirror command in sketch and what should we do to remove the
relation between original and mirrored elements?

Mirror command in sketch creates a copy of the sketch about a reference plane. If we
want to remove the relation between the original and mirror elements we need to
explode and the relation between the original and mirror elements will be removed.

21. What is Sketcher Workbench?

The Sketcher Workbench is used to create 2D geometries for use in Part Design
Workbench and other workbenches. Generally a 2D geometry is believed to be the
starting-point for most CAD models. Simple 2D sketches can be ‘extrude’ into 3D
shapes, additionally 2D sketches can be used to generate pockets in the surface of this
shape and sketches can be used to define 'pads' (extrusions) on the surface of 3D
objects. Along with boolean operations, the sketcher forms the core of generative solid
shape design. The Sketcher workbench itself features constraints by allowing 2D shapes
to be constrained to specific geometrical definitions. And a constraint solver which
calculates the constrained-extent of 2D geometry and permits interactive investigation of
sketch degrees-of-freedom.

22. Explain the different options in quick trim command?

Various options available in quick trim command are as follows: -

 1. Break and rubber in remove part of the element, which is clicked.
2. Break and rubber out, remove part of the element, which is not clicked.
3. Break and keep both parts of the element after breaking.

23. What is the importance of sketch tools?

This toolbar only appears when we are in the sketcher workbench. The four tools found
in this toolbar are toggle tools. When a tool is highlighted the tool is on. This particular
toolbar changes depending on what other sketcher workbench tool is currently selected.

24. What do you understand by mean dimension? How many degrees of freedom are there
for points, lines, circles and ellipses in two dimensions?

Mean dimension is the average measurement that should be the mean of all the
dimensions, which are tolerated. The degrees of freedom for points & lines are 2, for
circles, it is 3 and for ellipses it is 5 in two dimensions.

25. What is the difference between the spine and spline in CATIA?

The spine creates a curve passing through a point on a plane & normal to one or more
other planes, whereas a Spline creates a curve passing through’ quite a number of
points having tangential Curvature continuity. These words are derived from Spain in the
human body which carries electrical impulses to the entire body through entire spinal
chord and the spline is generally meant as a long thin piece of metal or wood used as
support structures.

26. What is the difference between ISOLATE & SEPARATE in CATIA?

ISOLATE deletes logical link between the elements, whereas SEPARATE differentiates
lines, curves & faces from their links with other elements. For e.g., a curve is regarded
as separate when it is connected to only one surface.

27. What is the difference b/w PARAMETRIC SOLID & NON-PARAMETRIC SOLID?

PARAMETRIC SOLID is a Relational model, i.e., one to one relation. If there is any
change in dimension that may reflect on other dimensions, whereas NONPARAMETRIC
SOLID is developing a solid by using surface, face, solid primitives, etc. there is no one
to one relation.

28. Explain Master W/S and Detail W/S.

 Each and every single model can have one Master Workspace, in which the model is to
be created and manipulated. A model can have zero or more workspaces known as
detail workspaces. These are auxiliary workspaces that contain fundamentals that are
replicated to several locations in the Master workspace. In addition, detail workspace
can be managed into separate library files using the LIBRARY FUNCTION.These can be
shared with as many models as we can to allow organizational consistency.
Mention the color code for ISO constrained, under, and over constrained elements.
The color code for these elements in CTAI is Green, white, magenta respectively.

29. What are the different options in PASTE SPECIAL?

There are three different alternatives is paste special

1. As result: In this alternative the copied feature will be having neither link, nor the
design specification of the original one.
2. As result with link: In this option, the copied feature will be having a link to the original
one but not the design specification.
3. As specified in part document: In this option, the copied feature will be having both the
link and the design specification of the original one.

30. Expand CATIAV5?

Computer-Aided Three Dimensional Interactive Application.

31. What is the save extension of the sketcher file?

CAT Part

32. Does CATIA V5 work on UNIX Platform?

Yes

33. Is it possible to increase the size of plane boundary representation & how?

Yes, go for Tools-Options- Infrastructure-Part structure-Display

34. Is It Possible to directly enter into Sketcher Workbench?

No, it is not possible to enter a sketcher workbench directly. We have to go for any
workbench &form there we can enter the sketcher workbench…

35. Which is the tool used to exit from sketcher workbench to part design Workbench?
 Exit Sketcher

36. What is the use of construction elements?

Construction elements assist in sketching the required profile in sketcher.

37. What are the default units of LMT (Length, Mass and Time)
mm, Kg, Second.

38. What is SKETCH TOOLS in sketcher workbench & Explain the Importance of it?

SKETCH TOOLS in sketcher workbench are the commands, which find very useful in
creating sketches. SKETCH TOOLS are namely geometric and dimensional constraints,
construction elements/standard elements and Grid option. They play a very important
role in sketching, whenever we want to constrain a sketch we use these options and if
we want to convert any element into a construction element once again these options
come into the picture.

39. Is it possible to hide the specification tree?

Yes, with the help of the F3 button, but the option in Tools command must be checked to
allow this.

40. What is the SHOW/HIDE option?

Show mode enables us to see all the components presently opened and in Hide mode
we can hide the desired elements from the view for the time being.

41. What is the use of Cut Part by Sketch Plane?

This task shows how to make some edges visible. In other words, we are going to
simplify the sketch plane by hiding the portion of the material that is not needed for
sketching.

42. How do you measure arc length?

We can measure arc length by using MEASURE ITEM command. Sometimes we need
to customize the option for arc length if it is not checked earlier using customization in
MEASURE ITEM command.

43. What is the meaning of true dimension?

 True dimension is the dimension desired after the machining. In other words, this is the
value that should be attained after the machining.

44. What do you mean by ISO-Constraints?

If all of the degrees of freedom of geometry have been taken up by a consistent

combination of dimensions & fixed geometry. That geometry is said to be
ISO-CONSTRAINED. Geometry that still has some degrees of freedom is said to be
UNDER constrained.

45. Mention the color code of ISO-constrained, under, and over constrained elements?

The color code for these elements is Green, White and Magenta respectively.

46. What for the animated constraint command is used?

This task shows how constrained sketched elements react when we decide to vary one
constraint.

47. How many dimensions are required to constrain the ellipse?

Three dimensions are required namely major axis, minor axis and the distance from the
origin.

48. What are different conic sections?

Ellipse, Hyperbola and Parabola

49. What is RHO value for ellipse, Parabola and hyperbola?

Parabola has RHO values of 0.5, Ellipse has RHO value between 0 & 0.5 and Hyperbola
has RHO value b/w 0.5 &1.0.

50. What is NURBS?

Nurbs are the type of curves

51. How many types of Coordinate systems are there?

Three namely Cartesian, Polar and Spherical coordinate system.

52. What are project 3D silhouette edges?

 Project 3D silhouette edges in sketcher will show how to create silhouette edges to be
used in as geometry or reference elements.

53. What is the use of sketch analysis?

To check whether the sketch is fully closed or not so that the sketch can be used or not
so that the sketch can be used for further operations in part design.

54. Where do we use axis?

Axis is used in creating shaft (revolved) feature

55. Can we redefine the sketches?

Yes.

56. Can axis be converted into line or vice versa?

We can convert line into axis but axis cannot convert into line.

57. How many axis can be created in a single sketch?

Only one axis can be created in a sketch, if more than one axis are drawn then only one
of them, the latest one, will be axis and others will be converted into reference elements.

58. How do we change, sketch’s reference plane?

Right click on the sketch whose reference plane is to be changed and select the change
reference plane and then select new reference.

59. What is the function of mirror command in sketch?

Mirror command in sketch will create a copy of the sketch about a reference plane.

60. If I donor want the relation b/w original and mirrored elements what should I do?

Explore and the relation b/w the original and mirror element doesn’t exist.

61. What is the use of isolate in sketcher workbench?

Isolated is used when 3D geometry is projected onto a sketch in order to be modified

and used as part of the sketch’s profile.
62. Can we select a non-planar surface as a sketch plane?
 No, we cannot select a non-planar surface as a sketch.

63. What do CATIA P1, CATIA P2 AND CATIA P3 mean?

P1, P2 and P3 will indicate the different types of platforms of CATIA. Higher the number
sophisticated will be the software.

64. What is kernel?

The kernel is the basic indispensable part of an operating system that allocates
resources such as low-level hardware interfaces & security.

65. What is the importance of sketch tools?

This toolbar only appears when you are in a sketcher workbench. The four tools found in
this tool bar are toggle tools. When the tool is highlighted the tool is on. This particular
toolbar changes depending on what other sketcher workbench tool is currently selected.

66. How many degrees of freedom are there for points, lines, circles & ellipse in
2dimensions?

Degree of freedom for points & ellipse is 2 for circles it is 3 & for ellipse it is 5 in two
dimensions.

67. What is the meaning of mean dimension?

Mean dimension is the dimension that should be mean of all the dimensions, which are
tolerance.

68. How many types of environment are available to start CATIA?

1. From desktop (motif)

2. From console (dterm)

69. What is the carnal for catia?

CNEXT

70. What is a positioned sketch?

you can orient a sketch plane according to your requirement then you can sketch its
positioned sketch.
71. What is sketch analysis?

Sketch analysis is used to check if the profile is open or closed, and to convert some
profiles into Reference elements and to delete. and also used to check if the sketch is
constrained or not.

72. What do you mean by constraining a sketch?

arresting the degrees of freedom of a sketch.

73. How many degrees of freedom are there for a line in 2D

2 Degrees of Freedom (one along Horizontal and another along Vertical)

74. Can you create a pad using open profile:

Yes, by checking the thick option in the pad you can extrude any open profile using pad.

75. What are the uses of guide curve and coupling curves in loft or multi section solid.

Guide curves are used to give a shape to a solid and couplings are used to get a
number of edges on solid.

76. What are trim ribbons?

Ans: O remove an overlapping material in edge fillets by using trim ribbons we can trim
the overlapping material.

77. What is the difference between Mirror and Symmetry?

Ans: Symmetry is used to translate the features about a point or line or plane. Mirror is
used to translate a single or multiple features on the other side of the plane.
We cannot take points or line a mirror reference always it should be a plane or planer
surface.

78. What is a Power copy ?

Power copy is a feature we can copy and save the list of features and whenever you
need in the same part or in different parts you can call and insert it.
79. What is the difference between UFC and Power copy?

When we create both its same but when you insert a UFC you will get only feature and
its parameters you can edit the parameters. When you insert a power copy you will get
both Feature and Sketch both.

80. Can you edit UFC after inserting?

YES

81. How many types of Assemblies are there?

2 types, i) Top-down ii) Bottom-Up

82. What is the difference between Component and Product?

Ans: Both are used to create sub-assemblies, when you create a sub-assembly using
component you can use within an assembly file you can use it in another assembly. but
when you create a sub-assembly using Product you can use in another file and even you
can save it as a separate product file but you can't save as a separate assembly if you
use component option

83. Expand CAD/CAM/CAE/PDM/VPM/CFD

Computer Aided (Design/Manufacturing/Engineering). Product Life cycle

Management/
Product Data Management/ Virtual Product Module/ Virtual Product data
management/
Computational Fluid Dynamics.

84. Is it Possible to create a pocket or groove as first features?

Yes, it is possible.(body concept)

85. How to give tolerance to a particular dimension?

First, give the dimension & using right click select ADD TOLERANCE from the
contextual menu & specify the tolerance.

86. What is the use of creating data?

Deactivates the link between parts.

87. Can you pad open & intersecting profile?
 Possible for open profile with thin pad option. Not possible with intersecting profile.

88. Can I take a portion of the one sketch for creating a pad?

Yes, using the MULTIPAD option OR using simple PAD and in simple PAD select GOTO
PROFILE option.

89. What is DRAFTED FILLETED POCKET?

It performs drafting, pocket filleting simultaneously.

90. Can we use arc as an axis for creating shaft features?

No, we cannot use an arc as an axis for creating shaft features.

91. What kind of profile should be there for creating stiffener?

We can use Wire frame geometry or sub elements of a sketch. Profile may be open or
closed but condition is that closed profile's extrusion must be normal to sketch.

92. Can we give two different angles for the same face of solid by using draft option?

No, it is not possible to give 2 different angles for the same face of solid by using draft
option
but it is possible if we use "ADVANCED DRAFT"

93. What is a power copy?

Power copy is a set of features that are grouped under to use in different contexts &
having the capability to adapt to changes when pasted.

94. What is user feature creation (UFC)?

Create hybrid features, intended to be stored in catalogues and can be instantiated later
on.

95. What is the use of the option 'Duplicate data in CATIA model' in design table?

Check this box when you intend to reuse your document on an opening system different
from the one which is used to create the design table.

96. Is it possible to add some more parameters to the pre-existing design table?
 Yes, we can add parameters to the existing design table with ASSOCIATE option.

97. What are the different options in PASTE SPECIAL?

As result:- In this option the copied feature having neither link nor the design
specification of the original one.
As result with link:- In this option the copied feature will be having a link with the original
one but not the design specification of the original one.
As specified in part document:- In this option, the copied feature will be having both the
link and design specification of the original one.

98. Is it possible to create a negative body?

Yes, using INSERT menu & INSERT BODY option

99. What is the use of REMOVE LUMP?

Removing material that is not physically connected to any body.

100. What is Reframe on & center graph?

REFRAME:- Zooms on particular object selected CENTER GRAPH Bring the selected
features to the center screen in the specification tree.

101. What is the use of 'REORDER'?

The capability of REORDER command allows us to rectify design mistakes by

reordering operation

102. What is the use of PULLING DIRECTION IN Rib option?

It sweeps the profile with respect to a specified direction. To select this direction, select
a plane or an edge.

103. How do I create a plane at angles to another plane?

Using the option Angle/normal to plane in PLANE command.

104. What are the different types of coupling modes are there in loft?

Ratio, Vertices, Tangency discontinuity, curvature then tangency Discontinuity.

105. What is the significance of specified representation in PATTERN?

With this you can make any object invisible.

106. How can I place the instances on both sides of the original feature?

Using Row 1 & Row 2 options.

107. Is it possible to pattern the two or more features at a time?

Yes (by multi selecting the features & then selecting the pattern command)

108. What is the meaning of 'explode' in pattern?

Deactivating the link b/w patterns & makes them as independent entities.

109. What are all the limitations of User Features Creations (UFC) as compared with the
power copy?

In UFC datum cannot be used as inputs of the features.

Sub-elements cannot be used as inputs of the features Ex. The face of a pad cannot be
used as input.
When creating a user features, it is not possible to edit (add/remove) inputs once you
leave the DEFINITION Dialog tab. Click the CANCEL button and create the new user
feature creation.

110. What is 'Keep angle' in rib & slot?

'Keep angle' option in ribs & slots lets us keep angle value between the sketch plane
used for the profile & the tangent of the center curve.
Which is the better option to split which a solid: - a) surface b) plane c) face?
Plane is the best option to split solid.

111. Is it possible to split using the SEW operation?

Yes.

112. What is a FUNCTIONAL SURFACE?

A FUNCTIONAL SURFACE is the element that defines the face on a solid.

113. What is IUA? What is its purpose?

 IUA= Interactive User Application Its purpose is to customize the CATIA user
command.

114. What is the use of the MERGE END option?

'MERGE END' option when checked, will limit the extrusion to the existing material.

115. What is the use of the LAW function?

The usage of law function involves the creation of geometry to control the existing
material.

116. What are solid primitives?

Solid primitives are the ready-made features available in a particular for use. One Just
needed to enter the dimensions & can have solid ready made. Example: - cylinder,
cone, sphere, etc…

117. What is the 'Reference surface' option in ribs & slots?

It sweeps the profile while keeping the angle value between the axis & the reference
surfaces constant.

118. Example the significance of the options 'from side' & ' from the top' in creating
stiffeners?

From side: - The extrusion is performed in the profile's plane & the thickness is added
normal to the plane.

From top: - The extrusion is performed normal to the profile's plane & the thickness is
added in the profile plane.

119. What is 'KEEP SPECIFICATION' in pattern?

By checking this option we can have instances same as that of the original & any
change made in the original will be observed in the instances.

120. What is 'Simplified representation' in pattern?

By checking this we can make desired objects invisible just by clicking on them.

121. What is the thickness of surfaces?

 Infinitely less

122. What is hybrid modeling?

Mixture of solid & surface modeling.

123. Is it possible to set default colour for surface?

Yes, we can set default colors for surface.

124. What is the use of 'Federation' option in join?

The purpose of the federation is to regroup several elements making up joined surface
or curve.
This is especially useful when modifying linked geometry to avoid respecifying all the
input elements.

125. What is the default value for distance objectives in join command?

0.001mm.

126. How will the nearest project command affect?

It will show it's significance when there are more than one profile in a single sketch if
we want to projects all of them on a surface then we have to uncheck it, otherwise the
only profile, which is nearer to the surface, will get projected & others will not

127. Is it possible to perform a shell operation on a sphere?

Yes, we can shell a sphere. For this, we need to just select SHELL command & give
wall thickness. If we select the sphere as an object to be shelled then it will show some
error & we cannot shell it.

128. What is the healing of geometry?

This task shows how to heal surfaces, that is how to fill any (slight) gap that may be
appealing b/w 2 surfaces.

129. What are distance objectives (in healing)?

It is the maximum gap allowed b/w 2 healed elements.

130. What is 'Freeze elements' in healing?

If this option is checked, the healing operation will not affect the selected elements
under 'freeze elements'.

131. What is the smoothing of curves?

This task shows how to smooth a curve, i.e., fill the gaps & smooth the tangency &
curvature discontinuities, in order to generate better quality geometry when using this
curve to create other elements, such as swept surfaces etc.

132. What is 'Maximum deviation' in smoothing curves command?

Maximum deviation (may be in distance or angles) is the allowed deviation between

the initial curve and smoothed curve.

133. What is 'topology simplification' in smoothing curves command?

If this option is checked then it automatically deletes the vertices, thus reducing its
numbers of segments.

134. List the different commands available to create surfaces?

Extrusion, revolve, sweep, fill & multi-section.

135. What is 'simplify result' in joining?

Checking this button allows the system to automatically reduce the number of
elements (faces or edges) in the resulting join whenever possible.

136. What is 'Ignore erroneous elements' in joining?

Checking this button lets the system ignore the surface & edges that otherwise would
not allow the join to be created.

137. What are G0 & G1 propagate in join?

G0 propagate: - The tolerance corresponds to the merging distance value.

G1 propagate: - The tolerance value corresponds to the angular threshold value.

138. What is the file save extension of surface?

 The CAT part is the file save extension of a surface.

139. How do I come to know about the release of CATIA V5?

Go to HELP About CATIAV5.

140. What is the significance of CAT settings?

CAT settings play a very significant role. These are responsible for all the defaults.
One can have settings according to their requirements in an organization.

141. What is the purpose of IUA?

IUA= Interactive User Application, used to customize the CATIA user command.

142. What does the CSG tree explain?

The CSG tree will explain the steps performed while doing a particular design, it is
similar to specification tree in CATIA V5.

143. Difference between new file and new from file?

If you save an existing file in another directory without changing the file name, you will
only be able to open one of these files at any given time. If one of them is already open
you will not be able to open the others. This is because both files have the same UUID.
To avoid this happening each file must have it's own UUID. This can be done by means
of the File New from.
To create a new document whose basic Characteristics are the same as an existing
document? To do this close document you want to copy if not already closed & select
file… New from… After selecting the existing document from which you want to create a
new one & Click open. An exact copy of the existing document is displayed with a default
name. The only difference between this document and already existing one is that the
new document is new UUID by File--- new from.

144. Difference between geometrical & dimensional constraints?

Geometric constraint is a relationship that forces a limitation between one or more

Geometric elements. Dimensional constraint is a constraint, whose value determines the
geometric object measurement.

145. Difference between stacked dimension & chained dimension mode while using auto
Constraint option?
 In stacked dimensions all the dimensions will be measured with respect to the reference.
In the chained dimension the dimensions will be measured one with respect to other.

146. What is the difference between symmetry command and mirror command?

In Symmetry command, the original sketch is deleted and the new one is created
About the reference plane but with the help of mirror command we can retain both the
new one and the original sketch about the reference plane.

147. Difference between trim and quick trim?

In the trim option, we can extend a line along with trimming of other unwanted elements,
in quick trim we can only trim a line or curve and we cannot extend or shorten it.

148. Difference between axis and construction elements?

Axis is visible in part design mode and can be selected but construction elements are
invisible in part design mode and are not selectable.

149. What is the difference between spine and spline?

SPINE: - creates a curve passing through a point on a plane normal to one or more other
planes.
SPLINE: - Creates A Curve passing through several points having tangential curvature
continuity.

150. What is the difference between ISOLATE SEPARATE?

ISOLATE: deletes logical link between the elements

SEPARATE: separate lines, curves & faces from their links with others.
Elements: EX:- A curve is considered as separate when it is linked to only one surface.

151. What is the difference between PARAMETRIC SOLIDS & NON-PARAMETRIC

SOLIDS?

PARAMETRIC SOLID:-Relational model is parametric i.e. One to one relation if any

change in dimension that may reflect on other dimensions.
NON-PARAMETRIC SOLIDS:- developing a solid by using surface ,face, solid primitive
etc, there is no one to one relation.

152. Difference b/w PAD & MULTIPAD?

 A pad is used for single profile & multipad is used for multi profile sketch.

153. What is the difference b/w creating a design table from current parameters &from pre
existing file?

Create design table from current parameter values: - check this option when you want
to create a design table from a subset of the document parameters you just have to
select among all the document parameter values.
Create design table from pre existing file: - check this option when you want to create a
design table from the values of an external file.

154. Difference b/w PASTE & PASTE SPECIAL?

PASTE: - option in contextual menu enables us to simply copy and paste one location to
another. But
PASTE SPECIAL: - option let the original one and us to maintain link b/w pasted feature.
Any changes made to the original features, will be seen in the copied if we want & we
have liberty to delink the original & copied feature.

155. How do you differentiate between positive and negative body?

A positive body is the one which when assembled with another body it gets added and
negative body is the one which when ASSEMBLED with a positive body wile get
subtracted & it will get added if BOOLEAN OPERATION, ADD is used instead of
ASSEMBLE

156. What are the differences b/w assemble & add /remove?

In ASSEMBLE the nature of the bodies to be assembled are taken into account. It
means, if a negative body is assembled with a positive body it gets subtracted. But if we
use add command for the same to bodies then they will get added irrespective of their
nature
(+ Ve or –ve) nature REMOVE COMMAND is the same as that of the ADD & thus it will
not respect the nature of the bodies.

157. What is the difference b/w affinity & scaling?

SCALING: - resizing the body to the scale that you specify, in all the directions equally.
AFFINITY: - resizing the body the scale which you specify, in a particular direction only,
specified by you.

158. What is the difference b/w join & heal?

 Using join command we can join the surfaces & using the heal command we can fill
the small gap b/w the surfaces.

159. What is the difference b/w save, save as, save all &save management?

Save: - using this option we save all the currently opened / modified files by old name.
Save as: - using this option using this option which are currently opened/ modified by
different names other than the earlier one.
Save all: - using this option we can save all the files, even though which are not opened.
Save management: - the flexibility of the option 'save management' lies in the saving of
the all files under different names & in different directories simultaneously.

160. What is the difference b/w coincidence & contact constraint?

Coincide type constraints are used to align elements, depending upon selected elements
you may obtain CONCENTRICITY, COAXIALITY or COPLANARITY…to create
coincidence constraint by a whole system they must have the same direction & same
orientation in product.
Contact type constraint can be created b/w two planes, faces (directed planes)
The common area b/w two planar faces can be plane (plane contact), a line (line
contact) or a point (point contact) …

161. What is the difference b/w parametric non-parametric modeling?

Relational model is parametric i.e., one to one relation. If any change in dimension that
may reflect on the other dimensions.
Developing a solid by using surfaces, face & solid primitives etc. there is no one to one
relation is called non parametric modeling.

162. What is the difference b/w part, component & product?

PART: - within the assembly workbench, it is either a part of the part design workbench,
or; 3D entity whose geometry is contained in a model.
COMPONENT: - A reverence integrated in an assembly. A component possesses
characteristics related to how it is integrated in an assembly. (EX: - its relative location in
an assembly).
PRODUCT: - a 3D entity which contains several components.

163. What is the difference b/w POWER COPY & UFC?

Parameters can be edited in power copy, which is not possible in UFC.