Catia V5 Guidelines

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Preface

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4The following document provides an overview of the available methods usingThe following document provides an overview of the available methods using CATIA V5, and presents a compact guideline to the essential and most important CATIA V5, and presents a compact guideline to the essential and most important procedures and methods.

procedures and methods.

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4In this manual, priority is placed on those methods indispensable to the process.In this manual, priority is placed on those methods indispensable to the process. The remarks are to be understood as short explanations only.

The remarks are to be understood as short explanations only.

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4For more detailed information, the User Instructions, AM’s For more detailed information, the User Instructions, AM’s and AP’s referenced inand AP’s referenced in this document are to be consulted.

this document are to be consulted.

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Part Numbering

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General Rules

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4Naming and Numbering should always follow AM2215.Naming and Numbering should always follow AM2215.

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4Part Name = Filename.Part Name = Filename.

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4Filenames are always inFilenames are always in UppercaseUppercase..

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4No spaces are allowed.No spaces are allowed.

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4Always change part numbers within CATIA V5 using Save Management.Always change part numbers within CATIA V5 using Save Management.

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4Never rename or overwrite CATIA documents with Never rename or overwrite CATIA documents with UNIX or Windows file UNIX or Windows file mmanagers.anagers.

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Part Numbering

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Large Components with Sub-Element Parts

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4Large components, such as ribs, skins and spars, can be created as a series ofLarge components, such as ribs, skins and spars, can be created as a series of individual sub-element parts, represented in the DMU as a single, linked model. individual sub-element parts, represented in the DMU as a single, linked model.

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4Naming ConventionNaming Convention 4

4Final Model:Final Model:

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4M57P5432120000M57P5432120000

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4Sub-Element Parts:Sub-Element Parts:

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4M57P5432120000-01, -02, -03, etc.M57P5432120000-01, -02, -03, etc.

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4PRIMES 3PRIMES 3

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4On first vaulting, it is important that the final model andOn first vaulting, it is important that the final model and allall sub-element parts are vaulted together tosub-element parts are vaulted together to maintain issue status. It is recommende

maintain issue status. It is recommended that the maximum numberd that the maximum number of sub-element parts are crof sub-element parts are createdeated (as empty CATParts) because further iterations cannot be added after this initial vaulting.

(as empty CATParts) because further iterations cannot be added after this initial vaulting.

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4Drawings are linked to theDrawings are linked to the final modelfinal model and not the sub-element parts.and not the sub-element parts.

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Copy with Link

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File Management

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Correct File Management while

Correct File Management while Maintaining Links

Maintaining Links

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4The following method must be followed to ensure that renamed parts, assemblies andThe following method must be followed to ensure that renamed parts, assemblies and drawings update successfully.

drawings update successfully.

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4Open the assembly (or part) required Open the assembly (or part) required for change.for change. 4

4If the assembly has an associated drawing, thisIf the assembly has an associated drawing, this mustmust be opened in the same CATIAbe opened in the same CATIA

session for the links to update correctly. session for the links to update correctly.

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4Use Save Management to change the assembly and partsUse Save Management to change the assembly and parts filenames.filenames. 4

4Modify the assembly, part, and instance numbers withinModify the assembly, part, and instance numbers within PropertiesProperties.. 4

4Save the assembly.Save the assembly. 4

4Swap CATIA window to the Swap CATIA window to the drawing(s) and rename as required.drawing(s) and rename as required.

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– (T(The he asassesembmblyly mustmust still be open).still be open).

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File Management

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Maintaining & Managing UUID Links

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4AA UUIDUUID is a unique identifier recorded inside all CATIA documents.is a unique identifier recorded inside all CATIA documents.

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4When CATIA opens a reference document (i.e. sub-assembly) both its name and UUIDWhen CATIA opens a reference document (i.e. sub-assembly) both its name and UUID are checked. If the UUID number has changed it will not open correctly, and any existing are checked. If the UUID number has changed it will not open correctly, and any existing links will be broken. This condition can be caused if the original sub-assembly had been links will be broken. This condition can be caused if the original sub-assembly had been deleted and restarted, creating a new UUID number.

deleted and restarted, creating a new UUID number. 4

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General Rules

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4Always preserve the originalAlways preserve the original vaulted CATIA document.vaulted CATIA document.

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4Never delete and restart an existing CATIA document withNever delete and restart an existing CATIA document with File + NewFile + New,, File + New FromFile + New From or

or File + Save as New documentFile + Save as New document. This creates a new UUID number.. This creates a new UUID number.

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4Never overwriteNever overwrite CATIA documents with new versions using UNIX CATIA documents with new versions using UNIX or Windows.or Windows.

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4UseUse FilFile + Sae + Save Mave Managnagemeementnt // SavSave Ase As to renumber existing CATIA documents.to renumber existing CATIA documents.

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– KeepKeeps the s the same same UUID UUID numbnumber.er. –

– Maintains Maintains assembly assembly and drawand drawing links ing links (User Ins(User Instruction 1truction 186).86).

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4Only useOnly use FiFile +le + New New FroFromm to create a new, unique part based on an existing part.to create a new, unique part based on an existing part.

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– CreaCreates a tes a new Unew UUID nUID numbumber.er. –

– LinkLinks to existis to existing asseng assemblimblies and draes and drawingwings ares are nonott required.required.

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Part Design

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General Rules

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4Part Name = Filename.Part Name = Filename.

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4Parts are modelled about a local axis system.Parts are modelled about a local axis system.

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4Only oneOnly one PartBody per CATPart. PartBody per CATPart. (Exceptiona(Exceptional conditions can l conditions can apply).apply).

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4Multi-Model links are onlyMulti-Model links are only permitted to Master Geometry and published elements.permitted to Master Geometry and published elements.

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4PartBody placed on correct Master PartBody placed on correct Master Model LayerModel Layer (See Layers & Colours).(See Layers & Colours).

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4Special characters (i.e.commas) are not allowed as element names.Special characters (i.e.commas) are not allowed as element names.

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4Delete any redundantDelete any redundant wireframe and surface geometry.wireframe and surface geometry.

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4Isolate all non-essential external references.Isolate all non-essential external references.

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4Only the PartBody should be shown. Hide all Only the PartBody should be shown. Hide all other geometry.other geometry.

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4Only approved Material Attributes are allowed.Only approved Material Attributes are allowed.

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Sheet Metal Design

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General Rules

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4Sheet Metal Parts should be created with the following workbenches:Sheet Metal Parts should be created with the following workbenches:

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4Aerospace Sheet Metal Design (ASL)Aerospace Sheet Metal Design (ASL)-- HydroHydro-formed a-formed and Bent Parnd Bent Partsts.. 4

4Generative Sheet Metal Design (GSMD)Generative Sheet Metal Design (GSMD)-- Bent Parts only (Bent Parts only (straight fold linstraight fold line without joge without joggle).gle). 4

4Part DesignPart Design -- Unique Parts noUnique Parts not supported in the shet supported in the sheet metal workbenet metal workbenches.ches.

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4All parts should contain both aAll parts should contain both a foldedfolded andand unfoldedunfolded solid representation.solid representation.

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Sheet Metal Part Process Flow with Aerospace Sheet Metal Design Sheet Metal Part Process Flow with Aerospace Sheet Metal Design

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Assembly Design

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General Rules

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4Assembly Name = Assembly Instance Name.x = Assembly Name = Assembly Instance Name.x = FilenameFilename..

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4All Parts and Assemblies should have aAll Parts and Assemblies should have a Product Product DescriptionDescription (Properties Menu).(Properties Menu).

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4Parts or products must only be Parts or products must only be added or deleted from a sub-assembly when it is openadded or deleted from a sub-assembly when it is open in its own window (at root level).

in its own window (at root level).

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4Broken links should be immediately reattached withBroken links should be immediately reattached with File + DeskFile + Desk andand Edit + LinksEdit + Links oror by using

by using Replace ComponentReplace Component..

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4Constraints are permitted between parts within a single assembly.Constraints are permitted between parts within a single assembly.

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4Fix all Assembly Components that are not constrained.Fix all Assembly Components that are not constrained.

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4Parts should not be hidden in the assembly structure.Parts should not be hidden in the assembly structure.

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4Performance can be improved by configuring the CATIA V5 Search Order (UI243).Performance can be improved by configuring the CATIA V5 Search Order (UI243).

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4Only use DMU NavigatorOnly use DMU Navigator Cumulative SnapCumulative Snap with thewith the RotationRotation Option.Option. 4

4((NeverNever use the symmetry option).use the symmetry option).

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Assembly Design

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Design Tree

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4The Design Tree is the The Design Tree is the Designers Working Assembly.Designers Working Assembly.

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4The Design Tree number is the The Design Tree number is the first 9-first 9-Digits of the Production (14-Digit) Assembly.Digits of the Production (14-Digit) Assembly.

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4It can hold Design Principle, SAM, GRM, Frontier, Interface and InstallationIt can hold Design Principle, SAM, GRM, Frontier, Interface and Installation Assemblies; Zoned Environments and

Assemblies; Zoned Environments and Reference Geometry.Reference Geometry.

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4The content of the Design Tree is not managed in PRIMES, and as such, theThe content of the Design Tree is not managed in PRIMES, and as such, the completeness and validity of the environment data should always be checked.

completeness and validity of the environment data should always be checked.

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Using Cut / Copy & Paste (Special)

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4Copy +Copy+ PastePaste should be used in preference toshould be used in preference to CutCut. The . The original componentoriginal component is deleted after the Copy operation.

is deleted after the Copy operation.

Paste Special Paste Special As specified in Product Structure As specified in Product Structure Creates a new instance of

Creates a new instance of SUBASSY3 SUBASSY3

Assembly Design

Break Link Break Link

Creates a Copy of

Creates a Copy of SUBASSY3 SUBASSY3 Example:

Example: SUBASSY3 SUBASSY3 isis copiedcopied intointo SUBASSY2 SUBASSY2 .. (Note: Original is deleted after paste). (Note: Original is deleted after paste).

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Composite Design

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Design Methodology

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4Composite Parts are designed on reference surfaces using wireframe geometry toComposite Parts are designed on reference surfaces using wireframe geometry to define the composite entities.

define the composite entities.

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4Composite Design uses the Composite Part Design Workbench.Composite Design uses the Composite Part Design Workbench.

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4There are three design methodologies that can be adopted:There are three design methodologies that can be adopted:

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4Zone and TaperZone and Taper

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4Discrete zones of constant thickness and the ramp areas between these zones areDiscrete zones of constant thickness and the ramp areas between these zones are

designed. Solid and ply creation can

designed. Solid and ply creation can be automatically performed.be automatically performed.

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4Automatic Automatic design mdesign method –ethod – recommended for recommended for simple components.simple components.

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4Zone and Limit ContourZone and Limit Contour

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4Discrete zones of constant thickness are designed but ramps between zones are notDiscrete zones of constant thickness are designed but ramps between zones are not

designed. Solid and ply creation require some interaction with the workbench in order to designed. Solid and ply creation require some interaction with the workbench in order to complete definition.

complete definition.

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4SeSemi-mi-Automatic design method.Automatic design method.

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4Ply-by-PlyPly-by-Ply

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4Each ply contour is individually defined Each ply contour is individually defined by the designer.by the designer. 4

4Manual Manual design mdesign method –ethod – recommended for complex recommended for complex components and sandwich components and sandwich panels.panels.

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Composite Design

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Composite Part Structure

AM2215

DS DS CI CI Machined Panel Machined Panel CA

CATPTProroduductct CACATPTParartt

Basic laminate (rough solid) Basic laminate (rough solid)

Basic laminate (Engineering plies) Basic laminate (Engineering plies)

Stitching Stitching Basic Laminate Basic Laminate Stiffener Stiffener

Ply Shape (Production) Ply Shape (Production) Basic laminate (

Basic laminate (ManufManuf designed plidesigned plies)es)

Stiffener (rough solid) Stiffener (rough solid)

… … Bonded Panel Bonded Panel M57110322 M57110322 010010 00 – 00 – CSL00CSL00 M57110322 M57110322 010010 00 – 00 – CD000CD000 M57110322 M57110322 010010 00 00 – – CM000CM000 M57110322 M57110322 010010 00 00 – – CP000CP000 M57110322 M57110322 010010 00 00 – – CST00CST00 M57110322 M57110322 020020 00 – 00 – CSL00CSL00 M57110322 M57110322 020020 0000 M57110322 M57110322 010010 0000 M57110322 M57110322 000000 0000 M57110321 M57110321 200200 0000

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Composite Design

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Naming and Numbering

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4A Top Level assembly is created for the whole panel (as required).A Top Level assembly is created for the whole panel (as required).

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4Each component in the panel is trEach component in the panel is treated as an assembly of 5 eated as an assembly of 5 diffedifferent CATParts.rent CATParts.

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4Composite Parts are named M57...-C####.Composite Parts are named M57...-C####.

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4The First 14-Digits represent the Part Number.The First 14-Digits represent the Part Number. 4

4-C#### suffixes -C#### suffixes the 14-Digit number, with numbers increasing incrementally withthe 14-Digit number, with numbers increasing incrementally with

each new iteration. each new iteration. 4

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Part Extensions

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4SolidsSolids -CSL##-CSL## Solid Model for the DMUSolid Model for the DMU

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4Design DataDesign Data -CD###-CD### Design PliesDesign Plies

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4Manufacturing DataManufacturing Data -CM###-CM### Manufacturing PliesManufacturing Plies

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4Production DataProduction Data -CP###-CP### Production Plies (flat patterns)Production Plies (flat patterns)

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4Stitching DataStitching Data -CST##-CST## Stitching Information (included where required)Stitching Information (included where required)

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Drawings

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General Rules

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4Drawings are numbereDrawings are numbered with the first nine did with the first nine digits of the assemgits of the assemblybly or part numbeor part number with ar with a suffix indicating the drawing sheet number -01, 02, etc. (i.e. M57P54321-01).

suffix indicating the drawing sheet number -01, 02, etc. (i.e. M57P54321-01).

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4One sheet per CATDrawing. (No limit on the number of detail sheets per drawing).One sheet per CATDrawing. (No limit on the number of detail sheets per drawing).

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4All Drawings should be created with theAll Drawings should be created with the Airbus Title Block Application Airbus Title Block Application ..

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4Picture Drawings can Picture Drawings can be used in be used in specific circumstances. (AM2255)specific circumstances. (AM2255).. 4

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Views

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4All views should be lockedAll views should be locked prior to filing or vaulting.prior to filing or vaulting.

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4View frames should be turned off View frames should be turned off prior to vaulting.prior to vaulting.

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4Section Views should not be pasted across drawings. The section should be generatedSection Views should not be pasted across drawings. The section should be generated from a front view which is scaled down, moved off the drawing sheet, and hidden.

from a front view which is scaled down, moved off the drawing sheet, and hidden. 4

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Dimensions

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4All dimensions should be compliant withAll dimensions should be compliant with Airbus ISO StandardAirbus ISO Standard..

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4Dimensions should be fully associative on exact views.Dimensions should be fully associative on exact views.

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4Dimensions are not permitted on Isometric Views or picture drawings.Dimensions are not permitted on Isometric Views or picture drawings.

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4Avoid FakeAvoid Fake dimensions.dimensions.

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Drawings

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Drawing Links

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4All drawings should be created with valid links to 14-Digit CATParts/ CATProducts.All drawings should be created with valid links to 14-Digit CATParts/ CATProducts.

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4The only exception to this rule is drawings that includeThe only exception to this rule is drawings that include reference geometry,reference geometry, whichwhich are generate

are generated from a 9d from a 9-digit Design Tree-digit Design Tree Assembly.Assembly. (See Table).(See Table).

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4The Design Tree Assembly The Design Tree Assembly contains reference geometry, and all contains reference geometry, and all views should beviews should be

considered as snapshots

considered as snapshots onlyonly..

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4Before updating any views, it is Before updating any views, it is important that content of the important that content of the reference geometry inreference geometry in

the Design Tree Assembly is validated. the Design Tree Assembly is validated.

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P P Definition (Master Geometry)

Definition (Master Geometry)

P P Interface Interface P P Installation Installation P P Frontier Frontier P P Assembly Assembly P P Elementary/ Detail Part

Elementary/ Detail Part

9-Digit 9-Digit 14-Digit 14-Digit Drawing Type Drawing Type

Required CATDrawing Links for Drawing Types Required CATDrawing Links for Drawing Types

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Exact-Mode View

•Overload Properties •Overload Properties •Zone by DMU Section Box •Zone by DMU Section Box

•Generative View Styles •Generative View Styles

Fillet Radii,

Fillet Radii, Hole-Cent

Hole-Centres?

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Part Feature Driven Dress-up Part Feature Driven Dress-up

Approximate-Approximate-Mode

Mode View

View

•View Quality <= 4 •View Quality <= 4 •Text Attribute Links to Part

•Text Attribute Links to Part FeaturesFeatures

Does View Require All

of Assembly?

(Filtered Views) (Filtered Views) General Tips General Tips •Batch Prin

•Batch Print (Unattendedt (Unattended) –) – This caThis can save timn save time.e.

•• Link text tLink text to model attro model attributes (Uibutes (Usingsing Text Attribute Text Attribute Link)Link) •• Views caViews can be superposed wn be superposed when they have the samhen they have the samee view axis (are created from the same part/assembly) view axis (are created from the same part/assembly)

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Drawings

View Generation / Definition

Yes Yes No No No No Yes Yes

Raster-Mode View

•Shaded / Inherit 3D Colours •Shaded / Inherit 3D Colours •Use Low Quality (for

•Use Low Quality (for VisualisationVisualisation))

Picture Drawing

No

View ‘Types’ (Exact, Approximate, Raster) are set prior to

creation.

creation. ToolsTools->Options->Mechanica->Options->Mechanical l Design->Drafting->ViewDesign->Drafting->View

Yes

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Layers & Colours

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Rules for Layers and Colours

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4The Master Model Layer is applied to the PartBodyThe Master Model Layer is applied to the PartBody onlyonly. (Mandatory). (Mandatory)

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4Layering convention as per theLayering convention as per the Sub Domain Master Model Allocation Sub Domain Master Model Allocation (Airbus Product(Airbus Product Handbook AP 1-018-01).

Handbook AP 1-018-01).

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4In addition, any entity (Part Body / Geometrical Set) placed on a layer (1-999) will beIn addition, any entity (Part Body / Geometrical Set) placed on a layer (1-999) will be assig

assigned a coloned a colour viaur via thethe Colour By LayerColour By Layer automation tool.automation tool.

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121-245 121-245 110 110 81-109 81-109 P P Frontier Model Frontier Model P P Master Lining Master Lining P P Master Geometry Master Geometry P P Definition Model Definition Model P P SAM Model SAM Model P P Design Principle Design Principle

Layers Distributed By Master Model

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Standard Parts

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General Rules

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4Fasteners created with automated assembly techniques should not be included inFasteners created with automated assembly techniques should not be included in assemblies and are represented as a point and vector.

assemblies and are represented as a point and vector.

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4Definition Phase:Definition Phase:

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4A & B MA & B Maturity -aturity - STD parts STD parts are includeare includedd onlyonly in areas of potential clash or to provein areas of potential clash or to prove

concept. concept.

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4C Maturity -C Maturity - AllAll STD parts are included with the exception of fasteners, which are shownSTD parts are included with the exception of fasteners, which are shown

only in areas of potential clash or to prove concept. only in areas of potential clash or to prove concept.

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4Development Phase:Development Phase:

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4All STD parts and applicable fasteners are included.All STD parts and applicable fasteners are included.

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4All standard parts should be positioned correctly in assemblies.All standard parts should be positioned correctly in assemblies.

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4Large numbers of Standard Parts can be grouped in a component collector node.Large numbers of Standard Parts can be grouped in a component collector node.

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4The first 14-Digits (L57…) use the assembly number.The first 14-Digits (L57…) use the assembly number. 4

4-STD## suffixes the -STD## suffixes the 14-Digit number, increasin14-Digit number, increasingg

incrementa

incrementally with lly with each node.each node.

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Standard Parts / Airbus Catalog

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Catalog Brower

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4Open the Open the Catalog Catalog Browser Browser and and browsebrowse (1)(1) forfor STANDARD_PARTS_CATALOGSTANDARD_PARTS_CATALOG

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4Select the appropriate catalog:Select the appropriate catalog:

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4Skill Skill DomainDomain CataloCatalogsgs - AIRBUS_CATALOG.Catalog - AIRBUS_CATALOG.Catalog .. 4

4Standard Parts Master CatalogStandard Parts Master Catalog - StandardParts.Catalog.- StandardParts.Catalog. 4

4All sub-catalogs can be opened independently.All sub-catalogs can be opened independently.

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4Find the required Part andFind the required Part and double-click double-click to select orto select or MB3 MB3 + Instantiate Component+ Instantiate Component..

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4RouRoughlghlyy posiposition thtion the part in the assee part in the assembmblyly and seand seleclectt OKOK..

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Opposite Hand Geometry

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Symmetrical Parts

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4Create a new right hand partCreate a new right hand part M57P5346620100M57P5346620100..

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4Open in the same session the file of the left hand partOpen in the same session the file of the left hand part M57P5346620000M57P5346620000..

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4Copy the PartBody from theCopy the PartBody from the ...200...200 part.part.

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4Paste the PartBody into thePastethe PartBody into the ...201201 part (Paste Special > part (Paste Special > AsResultWithLink).AsResultWithLink).

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4In Part Design, use the Symmetry feature in relation to In Part Design, use the Symmetry feature in relation to a symmeta symmetry plane.ry plane.

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4Change the default PartBody : Body > Body.2 Object > Change PartBody > OK.Change the default PartBody : Body > Body.2 Object > Change PartBody > OK.

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4Delete empty Body.1.Delete empty Body.1.

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Opposite Hand Geometry

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Symmetrical Assemblies

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4The creation of RH Wing data is mandated as a Design Data deliverable.The creation of RH Wing data is mandated as a Design Data deliverable.

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4It is the responsibility of the designer to ensure that the opposite hand assembly andIt is the responsibility of the designer to ensure that the opposite hand assembly and parts are always kept up to date.

parts are always kept up to date.

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4The Assembly DesignThe Assembly Design Insert SymmetryInsert Symmetry tool musttool must notnot be used as it does not producebe used as it does not produce an opposite hand assembly applicable to current Airbus processes.

an opposite hand assembly applicable to current Airbus processes.

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4Basic MethodologyBasic Methodology

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4Create the OH Parts using Create the OH Parts using the Symmetrical Part Methodology.the Symmetrical Part Methodology. 4

4Add OH Parts to an OH Add OH Parts to an OH assembly.assembly. 4

4Position the OH parts with snap and constraints as necessary.Position the OH parts with snap and constraints as necessary.

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4(Please refer to User Instruction 196 (Please refer to User Instruction 196 for part positioning guidelines).for part positioning guidelines).

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General Rules

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4Flexible components, when deformed, can be located in multiple positions (e.g. Spring).Flexible components, when deformed, can be located in multiple positions (e.g. Spring).

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4Flexible components are named L57...Flexible components are named L57...-FLX-FLX01 (-02,-03, etc, then 01 (-02,-03, etc, then A1-9, B1-9, etc).A1-9, B1-9, etc).

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4The first 14-Digits (L57…) always use the parentThe first 14-Digits (L57…) always use the parent assemblyassembly number.number. 4

4-FLX## suffixes the 14-Digit number, increasing incrementally with each iteration.-FLX## suffixes the 14-Digit number, increasing incrementally with each iteration.

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4Each iteration of a flexible component must be a separate Part Each iteration of a flexible component must be a separate Part or Assembly.or Assembly.

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4For reference, the Master Part number is added to the PropertiesFor reference, the Master Part number is added to the Properties DefinitionDefinition field.field.

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4Flexible PartsFlexible Parts 4

4Each flexible part must reference a master CATPart.Each flexible part must reference a master CATPart.

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4Flexible AssembliesFlexible Assemblies 4

4The content of a The content of a flexibflexible assemblle assembly isy is always always identicidenticalal to the content of its reference assembly.

to the content of its reference assembly. 4

4Only part positions are modified.Only part positions are modified.

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4Warning:Warning:DoDo notnot use theuse the Flexible AssemblyFlexible Assembly feature. feature. This This can can cause cause orientationorientation problems when an assembly is converted to a

problems when an assembly is converted to a product structure (_ps)product structure (_ps) format.format.

Flexible Components

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Reference Reference

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‘Made From’ & ‘Drawn On’ Parts

AM2296 / UI251

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‘Made From’ Parts & Assemblies

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4During the creation of a ‘flDuring the creation of a ‘flying’ying’ part, several manufpart, several manufacturing proceacturing processes/stagesses/stages may bes may be required (e.g. billet /

required (e.g. billet / forging / extrusion) before forging / extrusion) before the machininthe machining or formed part g or formed part is created.is created.

4

4Each stage will have a different 9-digit stem number.Each stage will have a different 9-digit stem number. Manufactured From Manufactured From Assembly and Assembly and Drawings Drawings Formed Assembly Formed Assembly L5741234500000 L5741234500000

Modelled & Drawn

Modelled & Drawn ModelleModelled &d & DraDrawnwn

Formed Part Formed Part L5741234620000 L5741234620000 Bracket Bracket L5791235020000 L5791235020000 Billet, Forging, Extrusion

Billet, Forging, Extrusion L5741234820000 L5741234820000

Modelled & Drawn Modelled & Drawn

Machined Part Machined Part L5741234720000 L5741234720000 Manufactured From Manufactured From

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‘Drawn On’ Parts & Assemblies

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4These include items such as fabricated assemblies, where the parts that make up anThese include items such as fabricated assemblies, where the parts that make up an assembly are separately modelled, but are only detailed on a

assembly are separately modelled, but are only detailed on a singlesingle drawing sheet.drawing sheet.

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4The component parts and assembly drawing have the same 9-Digit stem number.The component parts and assembly drawing have the same 9-Digit stem number.

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Typical BOM –

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Machining’ Made from Casting

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4The machining and casting carry the same 9-Digit stem number.The machining and casting carry the same 9-Digit stem number.

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4The casting model is created in PRIMES only and is numThe casting model is created in PRIMES only and is numbered withbered with a component parta component part number (i.e. ...200 part).

number (i.e. ...200 part).

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4No CATPart or drawing exists for a casting.No CATPart or drawing exists for a casting.

4

4The solid model represeThe solid model represents the final machined componts the final machined component as foundnent as found on the aircraft.on the aircraft.

AM2296 / UI251

Typical BOM produced in PRIMES 3.3.3 (similar in PRIMES 2.0) Typical BOM produced in PRIMES 3.3.3 (similar in PRIMES 2.0)

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General Rules

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4Assemblies and parts should not be open in CATIA when storing toAssemblies and parts should not be open in CATIA when storing to the vauthe vault.lt.

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4When working in an assembly with sub-assemblies,When working in an assembly with sub-assemblies, allall affected CATProductsaffected CATProducts mustmust bebe vaulted in the same session and not at different times. This ensures that all links are vaulted in the same session and not at different times. This ensures that all links are synchronised.

synchronised.

4

4Do not work on an assembly, then reset theDo not work on an assembly, then reset the check-out check-out in the vault and overwrite thein the vault and overwrite the assembly with its old version.

assembly with its old version.

4

4All CATIA documents, which have aAll CATIA documents, which have a UUIDUUID number that is different from the originallynumber that is different from the originally vaulted documen

vaulted document, will t, will be rejected by the be rejected by the PRIMES PDM system.PRIMES PDM system. 4

4

Read Only Areas (ROAs)

4

4Never attempt to add or delete geometry from a Never attempt to add or delete geometry from a read-only assembly.read-only assembly.

4

4Select only the minimum number Select only the minimum number of of projects required in projects required in thethe Set Project Set Project / / wsconfig wsconfig Tool.Tool. This will improve performance as it reduces the

This will improve performance as it reduces the number of CATIA search paths.number of CATIA search paths.

4

4The SP-Resolved TheSP-Resolved andand Equipment Equipment DLNames should be moved to the bottom of DLNames should be moved to the bottom of thethe CATIA Search Order to

CATIA Search Order to improve performance.improve performance.

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Vaulting Design Tree Assemblies

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49-Digit Design Tree assemblies can be vaulted but9-Digit Design Tree assemblies can be vaulted but allall Zone and Scenery ComponentsZone and Scenery Components must

must bebe deactivateddeactivated before storing. This is before storing. This is mandatomandatory.ry. 4

4

Checking-Out Design Tree Assemblies

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4From the Windchill Browser select Windchill tab andFrom the Windchill Browser select Windchill tab and searchsearch for the Design Tree assembly.for the Design Tree assembly. 4

4From the menu selectFrom the menu select Tools + TransferTools + Transfer. The transfer panel appears in the bottom half of. The transfer panel appears in the bottom half of

the Windchill Browser. Select

the Windchill Browser. Select Checkout & DownloadCheckout & Download..

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4Select theSelect the Transfer Transfer Tab. Enter your password; enter a job name andTab. Enter your password; enter a job name and submitsubmit.. 4

4The batch process will store the assembly in the users activeThe batch process will store the assembly in the users active Workspace Browser Workspace Browser ..

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Vaulting Drawings linked to Design Tree Assemblies

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4Drawings generated from 9-Digit Design Tree assemblies can only be vaulted with Drawings generated from 9-Digit Design Tree assemblies can only be vaulted with aa 14-Digit production assembly. (Which uses the same 9-Digit stem number).

14-Digit production assembly. (Which uses the same 9-Digit stem number).

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4Frontier, interface, and inFrontier, interface, and installation stallation drawings -drawings - An empty 14-Digit assemblAn empty 14-Digit assembly may have toy may have to be created and vaulted for this purpose.

be created and vaulted for this purpose.

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4 Initial VaultingInitial Vaulting

1.

1. From the EPD Data Browser create a CAD From the EPD Data Browser create a CAD doc.doc. 2.

2. Check-in the Production (14-Digit) CATProductCheck-in the Production (14-Digit) CATProduct firstfirst.. 3.

3. Associated drawings are transferred automatically.Associated drawings are transferred automatically.

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4 UpdatingUpdating

4.

4. Check-out the Production (14-Digit) CATProduct.Check-out the Production (14-Digit) CATProduct. 5.

5. Drawings are checked-out intoDrawings are checked-out into /epd/parts/. /epd/parts/. 6.

6. Repeat steps 2 & 3 for all subsequent vaulting operations.Repeat steps 2 & 3 for all subsequent vaulting operations.

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Data Quality

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Q-Checker

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4Q-Checker is a mandatoryQ-Checker is a mandatory data quality requirement for CATIA V5 documents.data quality requirement for CATIA V5 documents.

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4Q-Checker is ran interactively from the icoQ-Checker is ran interactively from the icon in the selected CATn in the selected CATIAIA documedocument:nt: 1.

1. From the From the Main Panel Main Panel select the select the applicableapplicable Airbus Environment Airbus Environment and theand the StartStart icon,icon, or or 2.

2. A new option A new option checks and crechecks and creates reports for ates reports for CATProducts and selected CATProducts and selected sub-components.sub-components. 3.

3. Check Check report report results:results:

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4RedRed EErrrroorr CoCorrrrecectition on is is mmaandndatatoory ry ; m; mododel el wiwill ll be be rrejejeectcteed.d.

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4BlueBlue WaWarnrniningg CorCorrecrectiotion by un by user ser is ris recoecommmmendended bed but nut not mot mandandatoatory.ry.

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4GreenGreen OK OK No No correction correction required; required; quality quality of of criterion criterion are are OK.OK.

AM2266

3 3 3 3 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 Activate Q-Checker Activate Q-Checker Analysis Viewer Analysis Viewer Not Used Not Used

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CATPart Checklist

1

1 Part Part Name Name conforms conforms to to naming/numbering naming/numbering procedure.procedure.

2

2 FilenameFilenameananddPart numberPart number have same name.have same name.

3

3 Unit Unit length length is is in in mm.mm.

4

4 Part Part defined defined using using local local axis axis system.system.

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5 OnlyOnly one PartBodyone PartBodyexists.exists.

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6 Relevant Relevant reference reference elements elements published.published.

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7 Features, Features, Elements Elements and and various various bodies bodies renamed.renamed.

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8 All All GeometryGeometryhiddenhidden except for the PartBodyexcept for the PartBody..

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9 NoNo deactivateddeactivatedfeatures.(Except for external references)features.(Except for external references)

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10 Unnecessary Unnecessary elements elements removed.removed.

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11 ReRedd colour not used for entities, part bodies.colour not used for entities, part bodies.

12

12 PartPart updatedupdated..

13

13 Layers/ColoursLayers/Colours(Macro)(Macro)

14

14 Part stored to vault as aPart stored to vault as aCATPARTCATPART type.type.

15

15 Airbus Airbus standard standard CATSetting CATSetting file file is is used.used.

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CATProduct Checklist

CATProduct Checklist CATProduct Checklist

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1 PrPrododucuct Nat Name come confnfororms to nms to namamining/g/nunumbmbererining prog procecedudurere

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2 CCoorrr er essppoonnddeenncce be beettwweeeenn FilenameFilenameandand Product numberProduct number

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3 AiAirbrbus Stus Stanandadard rd CACATSTSetettitingngs fis file ule usesedd

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4 AlAll inl inststananceces os of Prf Primimarary ay and nd SeSecocondndarary py parartsts constrained (Optional)constrained (Optional)

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5 AlAll il insnstatancnces es exexplplicicititly ly rerenanamemedd

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6 Product Stored to vault as aProduct Stored to vault as a CATPRODUCTCATPRODUCT typetype

AM2266

CATProduct Links Checklist

1

1 Reference Element (inReference Element (in External ReferencesExternal ReferencesOpen Body)Open Body)linkedlinked,,

loaded

loaded anandd synchronisedsynchronised

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CATDrawing Checklist

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1 Drawing Drawing Name Name conforms conforms to to naming/numbering naming/numbering procedure.procedure.

2

2 Airbus Airbus Drawing Drawing Standard Standard usedused,,

3

3 First First Angle Angle Projection Projection is is used.used.

4 Only

4 Onlyone sheetone sheetper CAD drawing.per CAD drawing.

5

5 Drawing Drawing sheet sheet uses uses default default name.(Sheet.1)name.(Sheet.1)

6

6 Title Title Block Block ApplicApplication ation used.used.

7

7 All All generativegenerativeviewsviewsassociatedassociatedwith 3D geometry.with 3D geometry.

8

8 All All views views /Drawing/Drawingupdatedupdated..

9

9 NoNo emptyemptyviewsviews

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10 All All viewsviewsLocked.Locked.

11

11 ToleranceToleranceas per Airbus ISO std.as per Airbus ISO std.

12

12 Font typeFont typeanandd sizesize as per std.(Please refer to AM 2264 as per std.(Please refer to AM 2264 Main module).Main module).

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13 NoNo fakefakedimensions.dimensions.

14 All

14 Alldimensions associativedimensions associative..

15

15 No No dimensions dimensions on on isometric isometric view.view.

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16 Drawing Drawing stored stored in in vault vault as as aaCATDRAWCATDRAW typetype

Catia V5 Guidelines

Guid

Guideline

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or Meth

Methods -

ods - CATI

CATIA V5

A V5

CATIA V5 Methods Guidelines

CATIA V5 Methods Guidelines

Concurrent Engineering

Concurrent Engineering

Preface

Preface

Contents

Contents

Part Numbering

Part Numbering

General Rules

General Rules

AM2215

Part Numbering

Part Numbering

Large Components with Sub-Element Parts

Large Components with Sub-Element Parts

AM5018.6

AM5018.6

File Management

File Management

Correct File Management while

Correct File Management while Maintaining Links

Maintaining Links

AM5012 / UI186

File Management

File Management

Maintaining & Managing UUID Links

Maintaining & Managing UUID Links

General Rules

General Rules

AM2252 / UI227

Part Design

Part Design

General Rules

General Rules

AM2259 / AM5018

Sheet Metal Design

Sheet Metal Design

General Rules

General Rules

AM2263

AM2263

Assembly Design

Assembly Design

General Rules

General Rules

AM5012 / UI198

Assembly Design

Assembly Design

Design Tree

Design Tree

AM5012 / UI198

Using Cut / Copy & Paste (Special)

Using Cut / Copy & Paste (Special)

Assembly Design

Assembly Design

AM2252

Composite Design

Composite Design

Design Methodology

Design Methodology

AM5034

Composite Design

Composite Design

Composite Part Structure

Composite Part Structure

AM2215

AM2215

Composite Design