Catia v5 Assembly Rules - Catia V5-Primes

User Manual
AM5012 Module 1 Issue : A
CATIA V5 Assembly Rules CATIA V5/PRIMES

PURPOSE:
This document describes the rules for creating an assembly tree and how to structure CAD data before the official release. This manual is intended for designers working on a technical solution who must generate the different trees required to deliver assemblies to the Digital Mock-Up in the Concept/Definition or Development Phase. This module gives all common rules for all CATIA V5 users managing their data in PRIMES.
SCOPE:
Field of application: AIRBUS People concerned: All Designer using CATIA V5 and PRIMES Technical domain concerned: Engineering Manufacturing
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 1.1 1.2 2 3 3.1 3.2 3.3 About this Document ........................................................................................................... 5 Background ......................................................................................................................... 5 Organisation of the Document............................................................................................. 5 CATIA V5 CATProduct Structure ........................................................................................ 6 Rules for Creating a Typical Design Solution Assembly ..................................................... 7 General Rules ..................................................................................................................... 7 Naming and Numbering ...................................................................................................... 7 Standard Parts .................................................................................................................... 7 Search a Standard in ESDB ................................................................................... 9 Search a Standard Part in ESDB.......................................................................... 10 Search a Standard in the CATIA V5 Catalog Browser.......................................... 11
3.3.1 CATIA V5/ESDB Link .......................................................................................................... 9 3.3.1.1 3.3.1.2 3.3.1.3
3.3.2 Tree Organisation.............................................................................................................. 11 3.3.3 Rigid Parts......................................................................................................................... 12 3.3.4 Flexible or Movable Standard Parts .................................................................................. 12 3.3.4.1 3.3.4.1.1 3.3.4.1.2 3.4 4 4.1 Flexible Standard Parts......................................................................................... 13 Flexible Standard Part with Movable Component................................................. 14 Flexible Standard Part with Flexible Elements Inside ........................................... 14
Flexible Assembly ............................................................................................................. 15 Design in Context .............................................................................................................. 17 Definition and Development Phase ................................................................................... 17 Creating the Design Tree...................................................................................... 18 Rules for the Design Tree ..................................................................................... 19 Rules for the Environment .................................................................................... 20 Method One: No Positioning ................................................................................. 20 Method Two: Assembly or Parts are Already Positioned...................................... 21
4.1.1 Design Tree Methodology ................................................................................................. 17 4.1.1.1 4.1.1.2 4.1.2.1 4.1.2.2 4.1.2.3 4.2
4.1.2 Creating and Updating the Environment ........................................................................... 20
Definition Phase Using an Integrated ENV Node .............................................................. 22
4.2.1 Create a Design Tree Assembly (CATProduct)................................................................. 22 4.2.2 Create a ZONE Component .............................................................................................. 22 4.2.3 Add Existing Components to the Zone Component .......................................................... 22
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4.2.4 Create a New Design Solution Assembly (CATProduct)................................................... 23 4.2.5 Create an Environment (ENV) Component ....................................................................... 24 4.2.5.1 4.2.5.2 4.2.5.3 4.2.5.4 4.2.5.5 4.2.5.6 5 5.1 5.2 6 7 8 8.1 8.2 Add Existing Components to the Environment Component.................................. 24 Add the Design Solution Assembly to the Design Tree ........................................ 25 Add Existing Components to the Design Solution Assembly................................ 25 Positioning a Part with a Datum Axis .................................................................... 26 Saving the Assembly ............................................................................................ 27 Deactivating the Environment ............................................................................... 28
Creation of Assembly Cuts ................................................................................................ 29 To Create an Assembly Cut in a CATPart......................................................................... 29 To Create an Assembly Cut in a CATProduct ................................................................... 33 Mirrored Parts within Assemblies ...................................................................................... 38 Designing a New Technical Solution from an Existing One .............................................. 45 Checks to be Performed Before Storing............................................................................ 47 Unique Universal Identifier (UUID) .................................................................................... 47 Avoiding UUID Errors ........................................................................................................ 47
8.2.1 Basic Rules ....................................................................................................................... 47 8.2.2 CATProducts ..................................................................................................................... 47 8.2.3 CATParts ........................................................................................................................... 47 8.2.4 CATDrawings .................................................................................................................... 48 8.3 Maintaining a Correct Product Structure ........................................................................... 48 8.3.1 Basic Rules ....................................................................................................................... 48 8.3.2 Broken Links...................................................................................................................... 48 8.3.3 Ghost Links ....................................................................................................................... 48 Table of References ................................................................................................................... 49 Table of approval ........................................................................................................................ 49 Record of Revisions.................................................................................................................... 50
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List of Figures
Figure 1: Organisation of the document ............................................................................................ 5 Figure 2: Typical CATIA V5 Product Structure.................................................................................. 6 Figure 3: Standard Parts Catalog organisation ................................................................................. 8 Figure 4: Result page search in ESDB.............................................................................................. 9 Figure 5: Tree organisation sample for Standard Parts .................................................................. 12 Figure 6: Flexible part instantiation ................................................................................................. 14 Figure 7: Flexible part positioning ................................................................................................... 15 Figure 8: Flexible standard part instantiated and adjusted.............................................................. 15 Figure 9: Properties panel fulfilled................................................................................................... 16 Figure 10: Collapsed design tree .................................................................................................... 17 Figure 11: Zone node with reference geometry inside .................................................................... 23 Figure 12: Environment node with parts inside ............................................................................... 24 Figure 13: Complete design tree ..................................................................................................... 25 Figure 14: Design solution with existing components inside ........................................................... 25 Figure 15: Saving the assembly ...................................................................................................... 27 Figure 16: Mirrored part or assembly method ................................................................................. 38 Figure 17: Mirrored part or assembly method ................................................................................. 38 Figure 18: Mirrored part or assembly method ................................................................................. 39 Figure 19: Mirrored part or assembly method ................................................................................. 41 Figure 20: Mirrored assembly properties......................................................................................... 41 Figure 21: Mirrored assembly.......................................................................................................... 42 Figure 22: Specificity for Wings for.................................................................................................. 43 Figure 23: Symmetric part ............................................................................................................... 43
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1 About this Document

This manual is intended for users working on a Technical/Design Solution who are required to deliver assemblies to the digital mock-up in the definition or development phase. This document describes the methodology for designing in context within an assembly. It gives the specific rules for designer managing and storing their data in PRIMES.
1.1 Background
This document must be applied in accordance with the following AM(s): AM2259 3D Modelling Rules for CATIA V5 (Specific module dedicated to PRIMES users) AM2252 CATIA V5 Multi Models Links (Specific module dedicated to PRIMES users)
1.2 Organisation of the Document

AM5012
AM5012 - Main Module General
AM5012 - Module 1 CATIA V5/PRIMES
AM5012 - Module 2 CATIA V5/VPM
Figure 1: Organisation of the document
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2 CATIA V5 CATProduct Structure

This is the sample of a typical CATIA V5 structure: Root Node (CATProduct) Referenced Assembly (CATProduct) Link between items
M1 M2
M3 M4
Sub-Assembly (CATProduct)
M6
M5
CATPart
M7 M8
Part instantiated twice Designers work on Parts under the Design Solution Mx: Position matrix saved in CATProducts Figure 2: Typical CATIA V5 Product Structure
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3 Rules for Creating a Typical Design Solution Assembly

3.1 General Rules
Consult the Main Module of this AM. Never add or delete geometry from a read-only assembly. Do not work on an assembly, then reset the check-out in the vault and replace the assembly with its old version. Never use Cut in preference to Delete. Do not cut a component from an assembly. Use copy and paste, and then delete the original component.
3.2 Naming and Numbering

Consult the Main Module of this AM. The file name (L53S1234500000.CATProduct) must always correspond to the assembly reference (Part Number = L53S1234500000). Change the Part Number field immediately (Contextual menu + Properties + Product tab) when a new CATProduct (File + New + Product) is created. Then save the file (Save As): the file name is then initialised with the assembly reference. The "Tools + Options + Infrastructure + Product Structure + Part Number + Manual input" option must be activated when a new CATProduct is created in the Assembly Design Workbench with the New Product command. This option ensures that the Part Number field is filled in before the CATProduct is inserted. The file can then be saved with the "File + Save As" command.
Remark: The "Save As" command must be used after any change made to the Part Number property to ensure that the file name corresponds.
3.3 Standard Parts

Standard parts are elements defined by a standard document. All standard parts should be shown within the DMU with the exception of fasteners, which should only be used in the following conditions: Proof of design Clash or clearance condition Specific DMU requirement Supportability study Installation assemblies Fasteners created with automated assembly techniques should not be included in assemblies and represented as a point and vector.
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Standard parts are delivered through the CADLIB in a CATIA V5 catalog named "StandardParts.catalog". The classification is delivering by ESW and is the same than the ESDB one. The structure of this catalog is as follow.
Figure 3: Standard Parts Catalog organisation
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3.3.1 CATIA V5/ESDB Link
There is a bi-directional link between ESDB (containing metadata as Material, Effectivity) and the CATIA V5 Catalog (containing CAD and dimensional data).
3.3.1.1 Search a Standard in ESDB

It is possible to search a Standard in ESDB and to open automatically the CATIA V5 catalog at the same position: Search in ESDB the desired standard and select the link to CATIA V5 Catalog.
Select the link to CATIA V5 Catalog
Figure 4: Result page search in ESDB Return in CATIA V5, the Catalog browser is opened at the same position, displaying the same Standard.
Result in the CATIA V5 Catalog browser
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3.3.1.2 Search a Standard Part in ESDB
It is possible to search a Standard Part in ESDB and to open automatically the CATIA V5 catalog at the same position: Search in ESDB the desired standard part, in the bottom of the standard part properties page, select the Cadmodel link.
Select the Cadmodel link
The properties page of the Cadmodel is displayed
Select the link: CATIA V5 and return in CATIA V5. The Catalog browser is opened at the same position, displaying the same Standard Part.
Result in the CATIA V5 Catalog browser

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3.3.1.3 Search a Standard in the CATIA V5 Catalog Browser

It is possible to search a Standard in the CATIA V5 catalog browser and to open automatically ESDB at the same position: Open the CATIA V5 Catalog browser, at the desired Standard or Standard Part.
Result in the CATIA V5 Catalog browser Open ESDB and type the following URL in your web browser (set it as a favorite after the first use): http://esdbexp2.eu.airbus.corp:1083/WT62ESDB/ext/esdb/jsp/cadlib/cadlib.jsp?action =GETSTDPROP For subcontractors using ESDB outside of AIRBUS, ask to your support focal to know this address In ESDB, you will find the result page for the desired Standard or Standard Part:
3.3.2 Tree Organisation

It's possible to organise the assembly tree by adding some nodes to group under the same standard parts type. The procedure is: 1. select the product (e.g. named L1234567800000), 2. add a "Component" (e.g. named L1234567800000-STD02, L1234567800000-STD03), 3. add under this component all standard parts of same or different standards.
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L1234567800000
L1234567800000-STD02 ASNA2055-03 ASNA2055-10 ASNA2055-03 L1234567800000-STD03 ABS059-211 ABS059-250 L1234567820000
Figure 5: Tree organisation sample for Standard Parts Remarks: Extensions "-STD00" and "-STD01" are reserved for Holes and Fasteners data. Components are not mandatory.
3.3.3 Rigid Parts

These types of elements are inserted in the 3D environment with the same shape they have inside the library (e.g. Screw, bolts, nuts). To insert this type of element in a product: search the desired component in the catalog, instantiate it and keep the link with the component in the catalog, this means that you don't use the option (in the contextual menu) "Instantiate as new component", place the component in the environment as a classic part. This type of standard part shall not be saved, when the CATProduct is saved, only the link and the positioning of the element contained in the catalog is saved.
3.3.4 Flexible or Movable Standard Parts

These types of elements are inserted in the 3D environment with a specific shape: In other terms, these standard parts have a certain shape with a reference (Part Number) in the catalog and are deformed when installed on the aircraft, i.e. inserted in their environment in the mock-up. Standard elements, which parts inside, have a given position and a different one when installed inside the aircraft, i.e. inserted in their environment in the mock-up. The solution in all cases is to rename all deformed and mobile parts, which have components with new positions with regard to the initial product in accordance with the AP2610 or AM2215. The parts are then duplicated in the CATProduct with a new reference and the original in the catalog remains intact. Please note that each deformed part must have a reference. Never place all of these parts in a single CATPart-FLX01.
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CAUTION: Do not use the "Flexible/Rigid Sub Assembly" command in the Assembly Design workshop as this causes problems when assembly trees created with CATIA V5 are converted to Product structure format.
3.3.4.1 Flexible Standard Parts

Create in the L5312345600000 assembly, a L5312345600000-FLX01 location node (CATIA V5 Component) to group inside the same type of components. For another type of components, create a L5312345600000-FLX02, L5312345600000-FLX03,
Search in the CATIA V5 catalog
the desired component and in the contextual menu,
select "Instantiate as new component".
Modify the "Part Number" property of the standard element inserted. e.g. L5312345600000-FLX01 if this element must be inserted directly into the L5312345600000 assembly. But L5312345600000-FLX02 if this element is inserted under the component L5312345600000-FLX01, because it is impossible to have the same number (FLX01 for the component and for the CATpart).
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3.3.4.1.1 Flexible Standard Part with Movable Component Example: Rod-end
Activate the CATPart and modify the position of the two bodies by rotations or translations ) to adapt their own positions to the environment. ( Then save the L5312345600000-FLX01.CATPart part in the create directory. Repeat these operations to insert the same standard part with another position in the same 000 assembly.
3.3.4.1.2 Flexible Standard Part with Flexible Elements Inside Example: Bonding breads
Figure 6: Flexible part instantiation With constraints or SNAP functions, place the CATPart (the body on the origin) in its environment.
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Figure 7: Flexible part positioning Delete the length constraint of the bundle.
For the second extremity, replace the sketch plane support by a plane or a face of the environment. Modify spline control point's coordinates to adapt the form and the length of the bundle. The permanent dimension display may help the user.
Figure 8: Flexible standard part instantiated and adjusted
3.4 Flexible Assembly

Flexible assemblies are a similar problem as the flexible components. But flexible assemblies are dealing with different positions of the same parts and not with different geometrical derivates. The following rules apply: the content of a flexible Assembly is identical to the content of the reference assembly, only the most actual issue of the components (single parts) shall be used, the single parts are released,
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flexible assemblies, where the position of the parts is the same, are identical (multi instance), the geometry of the parts shall not be altered, the components of the assembly have own part names and they are managed in separate parts, only the position inside the Flexible Assembly shall be altered, flexible assemblies are named according to the part name of the assembly they are going to be built in (next assy). Additional to the partname, the flexible part gets an extended part code "-FLXnn", where "nn" is an counter between 01 and 99.
In the "Properties" panel of flexible CATProduct, write in the "Definition" field the Part Number of the original assembly (often the norm name of the Component or Equipment number). E.g. Original assembly part name: L5212345600000 This assembly is used in a Design Solution but elements inside have a different position. The Part Number of the DS is L5212345600000. The properties panel of the assembly is:
Figure 9: Properties panel fulfilled
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4 Design in Context
In order to fully use the functionality and associativity of CATIA V5, design in context, and maintain a clean Digital Mock-Up (DMU), the Design Tree methodology has been defined for use during the Definition and Development Phase. In certain circumstances during the Definition Phase, an integrated ENV methodology can be used. This is outlined in section 4.2 and is only to be used with prior agreement from the Zone Integration Team.
4.1 Definition and Development Phase 4.1.1 Design Tree Methodology

The design tree is used to manage an environment for design in context for parts or assemblies. Main components of the design tree are:
NAME NUMBERING EXAMPLE CATIA V5 TYPE ITEM IN
Top node Environment Part Or Assembly
M533 74425 ENV M533 74425 200 00 M533 74425 000 00
CATProduct Component CATPart or CATProduct
1 2 3 n/a
Design Tree Environment Production Assembly
Figure 10: Collapsed design tree
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4.1.1.1 Creating the Design Tree
A basic design tree can be created using the following method:

NO. TASK GRAPHIC
1 2
From the CATIA V5 main menu select File New or select the "New" icon. From the "New" Window select "Product" and then select the "OK" Button.
Enter the first nine digits of the product's name in the Window "CATPrdManualInput" and select the "OK" Button to create the top node. Indicate on the top node and select "Component" from the contextual menu.
Select "New Component" from the Component sub-menu. Alternatively: select the "Component" Icon from the "Product Structure Tools" Toolbar, select the top node.
Enter "ENV" as part name in the Window "Part Number" and then select the "OK" Button. Indicate on the top node and select "Component" from the contextual menu.
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NO. TASK

GRAPHIC
Creating a new part Select "New Part" from the New Component sub-menu.
Alternatively: select the "Part" Icon from the "Product Structure Tools" Toolbar, select the top node. Enter the part name in the Window "Part Number" and select the "OK" Button. Creating a new assembly Select "New Product" from the New Component sub-menu.
10
11
Alternatively: select the "Product" Icon from the "Product Structure Tools" Toolbar, select the top node. Enter the assembly's name in the Window "CATPrdManualInput" and select the "OK" Button to create the assembly node. Repeat steps 11 to 12 under "Creating a new assembly" to create sub-assemblies. Repeat step 9 to 10 under "Creating a new part" to create the parts of the assembly. If you like to work with the Icons "Part" or "Product", make sure not to select the top node. Select instead the CATProduct where you want to have your new part/new assembly created.
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4.1.1.2 Rules for the Design Tree

Geometrical environment data shall only be linked to the environment node. The environment node shall be data of CATIA V5 type "Component" to avoid having multiple files with environment data stored to file systems. Changes made to an assembly or a part shall be performed in the design tree containing the respective environment. Never use Cut in preference to Copy + Delete. The design tree should also be used for drawing creation. For more information refer to the drafting methods: AM2264
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4.1.2 Creating and Updating the Environment
An environment node is necessary to manage needed geometrical environment data. In the following, you will find information on how to link your geometrical environment to the environment node.
4.1.2.1 Rules for the Environment

It is essential to use validated data in the environment in order to work efficiently and coherently in Concurrent Engineering. Regularly ensure that it contains the DMU technical solutions. When linking geometrical environments to the environment node, it is necessary to keep the positioning from the originating assembly. To assure this, link operations are divided into two methods, according to their position inside of the product structure: Method One: No positioning. Relative co-ordinate is 0, 0, 0 Method Two: Assembly or Parts are already positioned Please note, that there may be a positioning matrix for each LO (Linked Object) between CI and DS level.
4.1.2.2 Method One: No Positioning

There are no position matrices to be retrieved when the assembly to be inserted is at the first level of the technical solution. The "Existing component" command can therefore be used, and CATProducts in the corresponding READ directory can be selected.
NO. TASK GRAPHIC
1 2 3
Open your design tree in CATIA, using file open from the main menu. Select the "ENV" node. Indicate on the "ENV" node and select "Component" from the contextual menu.
Select "Existing Component" from the Component sub-menu. Alternatively: select the "Existing Component" Icon from the "Product Structure Tools" Toolbar, select the "ENV" node.
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4.1.2.3 Method Two: Assembly or Parts are Already Positioned

There is only one position matrix to be retrieved when the assembly to be inserted is at the second level of the technical solution. The "Copy and Paste" commands can therefore be used and CATProducts from the same CATIA working session can be selected.
NO. TASK GRAPHIC
1 2
4 5
Open your design tree in CATIA, using file open from the main menu. Open your 2nd level assembly/part in the same CATIA working session, using file open from the main menu. Select/Multi-select the CATProduct(s) in your 2nd level assembly/part. Multi selection: hold the Control key down while selecting. Indicate on one of the selected CATProducts. Select "Copy" from the contextual menu.
7 8
Change to your design tree session using the "Window" command from the main menu. Select the "ENV" node. Select "Paste" from the contextual menu.
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4.2 Definition Phase Using an Integrated ENV Node
This is an alternative method, where links and constraints are required with Master Geometry. Typical uses of this method are with the Tubing, Electrical and Kinematic workbenches. As mentioned previously, this method should only be used with prior agreement from the Zone Integration Team.
4.2.1 Create a Design Tree Assembly (CATProduct)

The Design Tree Assembly contains the working environment for the designer. It holds all the necessary external reference geometry required to design parts and sub-assemblies. The Design Tree Assembly is the first nine digits of the Design Solution Assembly.
1. Create a new assembly (File + New Product): T57P56068 2. Add a description to the assembly (MB3 (Mouse Button 3) + Product + Properties Description): Description: DESIGN TREE
4.2.2 Create a ZONE Component

Parts or assemblies used as reference geometry are grouped within a Component called ZONE. Components are internal sub-assemblies within a product structure and are not saved as external CATProduct files. Create a Zone Component as defined below: 1. MB3 (Mouse Button 3) (MOUSE BUTTON 3) over the Design Tree Assembly and select Components + New Component. 2. Enter the name ZONE in the corresponding window. 3. Fix the ZONE Component.
4.2.3 Add Existing Components to the Zone Component

All parts or assemblies used as scenic reference geometry are added to the Zone Component. The procedure for adding existing components to the environment component is defined as follows: 1. MB3 (Mouse Button 3) (MOUSE BUTTON 3) over the Zone Component and select: Components + Existing Component 2. Fix the Reference Geometry in the Zone Component.
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Note: The origin of the assembly is not shown, but its location can be established after the first part is inserted - as the origin of the inserted part is automatically positioned on the assembly origin. This first part is normally the Master Geometry Datum part and is opened on an individual basis.
Figure 11: Zone node with reference geometry inside 1. Add the Master Geometry Datums part to the zone - Fix it. 57G5123420000.CATPart 2. Add the False Rear Spar Sub-Assembly to the zone - Fix it. V57P5605700000.CATProduct
4.2.4 Create a New Design Solution Assembly (CATProduct)

The Design Solution is the product referenced in the DMU. For this reason, only parts or assemblies native to the design are placed in this assembly.
1. Create a new assembly (File + New Product): T57P5606800000 2. Add a description to the assembly (MB3 (Mouse Button 3) (MOUSE BUTTON 3) + Product + Properties: Description): Description: SPOILER 1 ACTUATOR RIB ASSEMBLY
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4.2.5 Create an Environment (ENV) Component
Normally all reference geometry is placed in the Zone Component, however during the Definition Phase where geometry parts have a tendency to change, a link may be required to capture any modifications. Hence, Master Geometry Parts, where published elements and multi-model links are maintained, are grouped in a component called ENV. Please Note - Components are internal sub-assemblies within a product structure and are not saved as external CATProduct files. Create an Environment Component as defined below: 1. MB3 (Mouse Button 3) (MOUSE BUTTON 3) over the Design Solution Assembly and select Components + New Component. 2. Enter the name ENV in the corresponding window - Fix it.
4.2.5.1 Add Existing Components to the Environment Component

1. Add e.g the Master Geometry Surfaces part to the environment - Fix it. T57G5166520000.CATPart 2. Save and Close the assembly.
Figure 12: Environment node with parts inside
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4.2.5.2 Add the Design Solution Assembly to the Design Tree
Figure 13: Complete design tree 1. MB3 (Mouse Button 3) over the Design Tree Assembly and select: Components + Existing Component Name: T57P5606800000 - Fix it.
4.2.5.3 Add Existing Components to the Design Solution Assembly

The first part added to an assembly is termed the primary part. The primary part is fixed in place. All other assembly (secondary) components in the same design solution assembly are then constrained to it. In normal circumstances, the primary component can be described as follows: a part with a local axis system defined in the Local Axis Datum CATPart, the major component that all peripheral components are designed about. All assemblies require a fixed primary part otherwise all parts within the assembly will be free to move without constraint. Assemblies can have more than one fixed Primary Part.
Figure 14: Design solution with existing components inside
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1. Use Open in New Window to change to the Design Solution Assembly Window. 2. For the purpose of this exercise, the first spoiler part has already been modelled. Add the Spoiler1 Hinge3 part to the design solution assembly. T57P56088200000.CATPart If an existing part, such as the spoiler, is added to the assembly it positions itself about the origin of the Product and not its correct orientation in space. Therefore any parts added to the assembly require correct positioning in model space.
4.2.5.4 Positioning a Part with a Datum Axis

Parts are created about a local axis system, which means that their parent assembly controls their positional matrix (orientation) within the Digital Mock-Up (DMU). If an existing part were added to the assembly it would position itself about the origin of the Product and not its correct orientation in space. Parts designed within CATIA V5 have an axis system created at the part origin. This can be found in the Specification Tree under Axis Systems. The procedure for moving an Axis System (origin) of a part to its correct Local Axis Datum position in the design solution assembly is defined as follows: Use the following procedure to snap the Spoiler1 Hinge3 part to its correct axis location in the master geometry datums part. 1. Change window to the Design Tree Assembly. 2. Ensure that the Design Solution Assembly is Active.
3. Select the Snap Icon.
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4. Select the Absolute Axis System from the Part.
5. Select the corresponding Axis System from the Local Axis Datums CATPart.
6. Fix the Part.
4.2.5.5 Saving the Assembly

Save the assembly locally using File + Save Management. Using save management can highlight the status of the parts and assemblies in the current session.
Figure 15: Saving the assembly

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4.2.5.6 Deactivating the Environment
It is important not to replicate the reference geometry within the Environment component across the DMU. This is achieved through deactivating the Environment node, which in turn deactivates all reference geometry within it. The environment node should be deactivated prior to any assembly being vaulted.
The procedure for deactivating an Environment Component is defined as follows: 1. MB3 (Mouse Button 3) over the ENV Component and select: Env1.Object + Activate/Deactivate Component. 2. The environment node can be activated with the same procedure.
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5 Creation of Assembly Cuts

For A-F, see AM2259, chapter concerning the condition of supply. For general conventions, see the Main Module of this document.
5.1 To Create an Assembly Cut in a CATPart

General This step-by-step example corresponds to Method 1/Case 2 described in the AM5012 Main Module. The result is a CUT-Part. It is recommended to check out the Original Assembly to save the changes, but it is not mandatory.
STEP ACTION/ILLUSTRATION
1 2a
Open the assembly where the Assembly Cut has to be included Select the assembly from Step 1 and choose the function "Insert/Existing Component..." Select the necessary geometry (a part or an assembly) and press "Open"
2b
2c
Result of "Insert Existing Component..."
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For each part change the name of the PartBody according to the Part Number. This can be done by copying the Part number from the page "Properties" of the part using "Strg + C" and pasting it using "Strg + V" into the field "Feature Name" of the PartBody. Important notes: This modification allows a simple identification of the parts used for the Assembly Cut. The parts should be checked out to save the changes. If no rights exist to check out the parts, this method should also be used.
Activate the first part by double-clicking (1) and select the PartBody (2)
5a 5b
Use the function "Tools/Publication..." to publish the PartBody Confirm the following message box with "Yes"
5c
Confirm the following message box with "OK"
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5d
Result of the publication
Repeat Step 4 and 5 for each part included in the assembly 6 Activate and select main assembly. Click on "Insert/New Part" (1). Name the new part like the main assembly. Add the extension "-CUTnn" (2) 1
2 7 Check in the CATIA Options (Tools/Options...) that the checkboxes for "Keep link with selected object" and "Confirm when creating a link with selected object" are enabled
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Activate the part (1). Multi select the publications (press "Strg" and click on every single publication) (2)
9a
9b
Select function "Insert/Boolean Operations/ Assemble..." to assemble all selected PartBodies into the Assembly Cut The following message box has to be confirmed as often as publications of PartBodies have been selected in Step 8
9c
Confirm the message box with "OK"
10
Delete the original geometry. In this example the original geometry is an assembly, but it could be a part, too
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Updated
the geometry and close the warning message
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Now the geometry is included in the Assembly Cut and can be modified.
5.2 To Create an Assembly Cut in a CATProduct

General The result of the following example is a CUA-Assembly. The Original Assembly includes a skin panel and a couple of other parts. But only the panel is involved in the cut. That is why Method 2 is preferred in this example. The naming of the Assembly Cut in this example conforms to Case 1. The Original Assembly including all its sub-assemblies and parts must be checked out to save changes.
Open the Original Assembly that is the template for the Assembly Cut. In this example only one part will be cut, but it is also possible that the Assembly Cut affects more parts. To demonstrate which part will be cut, all other parts are hidden.
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For each part that will be affected by the Assembly Cut change the name of the PartBody according to the Part Number. This can easily be done by copying the Part number from the page "Properties" of the part using "Strg + C" and pasting it using "Strg + V" into the field "Feature Name" of the PartBody. Important note: This modification allows a simple identification of the parts affected by the Assembly Cut.
Activate the first part to be cut by doubleclicking on it (1) and select the PartBody (2) 1
4a 4b
Use the function "Tools/Publication..." to publish the PartBody Confirm the following message box with "Yes"
4c
Confirm the following message box with "OK"
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4d
Result of the publication
Repeat Step 3 and 4 for each part of the Original Assembly that will be affected by the cut.
Activate the main assembly and insert a new product. According to Case 1 (that was defined for this example before) the naming of the new product consists of the name of the Original Assembly and the extension "-CUA01"
6a
Activate the new assembly and insert a new part Confirm the following message box with "No"
6b
Name the part according to the Original Assembly and add the extension "CUTnn" (CUT = CUT-Part) After inserting the new part, its origin and orientation may differ from original part that will be cut. To ensure that the new part (1) has the same origin and orientation as the original part (2), activate the assembly that includes the CUT-Model and use the inside the workbench function "Snap" "Assembly Design" to move the axis system of the new part on the axis system of the part that will be cut
2 1
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8a
Activate the first part that shall be imported into the Assembly Cut (1) and copy the publication of its PartBody (2).
1 2
8b
Activate the CUT-Part.
8c
Insert the copied geometry using the function "Paste Special/As Result With Link".
8d
The result of "Paste Special" is an additional Body inside the CUT-Part.
Press MB3 (Mouse Button 3) on the Body "Result of..." and select the function "Change Part Body" to replace the empty PartBody with the new Body.
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10
Delete the empty Body (1) and remove "Result of " from the naming of the PartBody (2).
2
Repeat Step 6 to 10 for each part of the Original Assembly that will be affected by the cut
11
If each of the parts to cut is copied into a separate CUT-Part select the other parts (1) and use "Copy" and "Paste" to insert them into the new CUA-Assembly (2) 1
2 12 Save the Original Assembly with the new CUA-Assembly using "File/Save Management..." Now the original geometry is included in the Assembly Cut and the CUT-Part can be modified. When the modification is done, the CUT-Assembly "M...-CUAnn" can be linked into the DMU
13
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6 Mirrored Parts within Assemblies

For the description and definition of Mirrored Parts and Assemblies, see the main module of this document. To mirror an assembly and all associated parts, a Design Tree is required to maintain all links with the "As Drawn" Design Solution. If a Design Tree already exists for the "As Drawn" assembly, use this to create the RH assembly. Method Create a new Design Tree CATProduct M53S20035 Add an ENV (or ZONE) component to contain the co-ordinate axis system Add the Left Hand CATProduct M53S2003500000
Figure 16: Mirrored part or assembly method Important: To maintain all contextual links, ensure the CATProduct chosen for symmetry is loaded in Design mode. Select the "Symmetry" icon Select the symmetry plane > Finish Please Note:
Co-ordinate systems (0, 0, 0) matrix) will be defined and distributed to each Major Component and used as reference in the design and for the exchange of information (ref. AP2266). These reference axes will be used to define the symmetry plane for all opposite hand assemblies and its components.
Figure 17: Mirrored part or assembly method

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Select product to be transformed: M53S2003500000
Figure 18: Mirrored part or assembly method In this case, an Opposite Hand Assembly with its own Opposite Hand CATParts will be created: The resulting element will be a New Component and if it is a Product, a New component will also be created, for every duplication of Parts belonging to this Product. The list of all elements that will be duplicated is displayed in Wizard panel: Check the option "Mirror, new component" in order to create a new assembly (with new components)
Ensure "Keep link in position" and "Keep link with geometry" options have been selected to allow automatic update
Select "Finish" - you will see a computation window and then a Result Window:
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In the "Assembly Symmetry Result" Window, you can see the Number and the Type of elements created by the Symmetry operation.
Note: If "Keep link with geometry" option, was checked, in "Assembly Symmetry Wizard" panel, you will get a linked Solid: inside every new Part created. .
In the opposite case, you will get an isolated Solid:
If the option: "Keep link in position" was active, then the new created elements will remain "symmetrically associative" in position, regarding the original parents elements.
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The mirrored assembly "Symmetry of M53S2003500000.1.1" is inserted under the Left Hand assembly and both are now linked. Any changes to model definition or position will update accordingly.
Figure 19: Mirrored part or assembly method The Right Hand assembly and its components require renaming in accordance with AP2610 or AM2215. I.e. from "Symmetry of " to "001" and "201". Select each item and edit "Properties".
Edit the value of the "Component Instance name"

M53S2003500100.1
Edit the value of the "Product Part Number" M53S2003500100
Enter the English Description
Figure 20: Mirrored assembly properties
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Repeat the previous instructions to rename all CATParts. File the new RH Design Tree, RH Catproduct and RH CATParts.
The completed mirrored assembly:
Figure 21: Mirrored assembly The RH Design Tree, RH CATProduct and RH CATParts can now be filed to the vault. Important: It is the responsibility of the designer to ensure the RH assembly is always kept up to date. If the LH assembly is modified i.e. additions, deletions or positional changes, the RH Design Tree MUST be activated and updated accordingly.
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IMPORTANT - Please Note
When using the "Symmetry" command within the Assembly Design workbench, please be aware of the final axis position of both part and assembly e.g. when selecting the "ZX" plane of the Aircraft axis, the axis remains unchanged. However, when selecting the "YZ" plane of the "W" axis, the "X" and "Y" axis are rotated through 180 about "Z". Aircraft axis
"W" axis Wing Origin
Figure 22: Specificity for Wings for Symmetry of part using the "ZX" plane of Aircraft axis. Absolute Axis remains unchanged
Symmetry of part using the "YZ" plane of Wing axis. Absolute axis rotated 180 about "Z axis" Figure 23: Symmetric part
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If a CATPart must be mirrored alone, it has to be mirrored at part level. Refer to AM2259 - 3D Modelling Rules for CATIA V5. RECOMMENDATION A-UK only Due to the functionality of CATIA V5 and the wing axis system deployed by Master Geometry, it is recommended that the "Symmetry" command is NOT used. All Opposite Hand geometry is to be mirrored at part level and positioned manually in the Right Hand assemblies.
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7 Designing a New Technical Solution from an Existing One

The need is to duplicate an existing technical solution by giving new references to the elements composing it to obtain a separate CATProduct.
Remark: The same method is used whether or not the technical solution contains a contextual part.
Modifying Part Numbers All components contained in the root CATProduct are listed in the "Product Management" window: Tools + Product Management (Assembly Design workbench command).
Modify the Part Numbers of all components to be duplicated
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Duplicating Components All components contained in the CATIA session are listed in the "Save Management" window: File + Save Management.
Modify the Part Numbers of all components to be duplicated
Duplicating Associated CATDrawings Refer to the AM2264 Main Module.
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8 Checks to be Performed Before Storing

See the Main Module of this document.
8.1 Unique Universal Identifier (UUID)

A UUID is a unique number recorded inside all CATIA documents. When CATIA opens a document (such as a sub-assembly) its UUID is checked. If the UUID differs from the original number, the document will not open correctly and cannot be vaulted. This can be caused if the original sub-assembly is deleted and restarted, changing its UUID number. Note: All CATIA documents, which have a UUID that is different from the originally vaulted document, will be rejected by the PRIMES PDM system.
8.2 Avoiding UUID Errors 8.2.1 Basic Rules

UUID errors can be avoided by following a number of basic rules: Always preserve the original vaulted CATIA document. Never overwrite CATIA documents with new versions using UNIX or Windows. Never delete and restart an existing CATIA document with File + New, File + New From or File + Save as New Document. Only modify existing CATIA documents with the following methods: Use File + Save Management/Save As to renumber existing parts, assemblies and drawings. Keeps the same UUID number. Maintains drawing links. Only use File + New From to create a new part derived from an existing part. Used for new part numbers. Creates a new UUID number. Links to existing drawings are not required.
8.2.2 CATProducts
The designer must always maintain the original CATProducts. Do not replace with new versions, which will cause UUID errors. The supplier must always maintain the native CATProduct delivered as part of a work package from Airbus. Once a new CATProduct has been delivered to Airbus, it must be maintained in its original state. This rule applies to all CATProducts, which are returned to Airbus or vaulted in a modified state.
8.2.3 CATParts
The designer must always maintain original CATParts. They must never be overwritten by new versions, which will cause UUID errors. When new revisions of parts are generated through automated processes, it is recommended that the new geometry pasted into the original CATPart. This rule applies to all CATParts, which are returned to Airbus or vaulted in a modified state.
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8.2.4 CATDrawings
The designer must always provide drawings with view and object links intact.
8.3 Maintaining a Correct Product Structure 8.3.1 Basic Rules

A CATIA V5 CATProduct records all the links on sub-assemblies and parts within its product structure. In order for "CATIA" to open any assembly correctly, these links need to be synchronised each time the assembly is loaded. There are some basic rules that enforce synchronisation and minimize errors: Parts or products must only be added or deleted from a sub-assembly when it is open in its own window (at root level). Assemblies and parts should not be open in "CATIA" when storing to the vault. Always replace parts with Replace Component.
8.3.2 Broken Links

Broken links are created when CATIA cannot find a specific part or assembly inside a CATProduct, either because that component cannot be found or it contains an incorrect UUID number. Note: CATParts with UUID errors can be visualised, but cannot be loaded into design mode. Support should be contacted if this error is encountered. Note: All CATIA documents, which have broken links to parts or products not already in the vault, will be rejected by the PRIMES PDM system.
8.3.3 Ghost Links

Ghost links are incorrect duplicate instances of parts or products that are visible within in the product structure. Ghost links can be avoided by adhering to the following rules: When working in an assembly with sub-assemblies, all affected CATProducts must be vaulted in the same working session and not at different times. This ensures that all links are synchronised. Never attempt to add or delete geometry from a read-only assembly. Do not work on an assembly, delete it, and then replace it with an older version. Never use Cut in preference to Delete. Do not cut a component from an assembly: use copy and paste, and then delete the original.
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Table of References
DOC REFERENCE TITLE
AM2215 AM2252 AM2259 AM2264 AM2266 AM5056 AP2610 AP2656
Identification of Product Structure & CAD Models CATIA V5 Multi Models Links 3D Modelling Rules for CATIA V5 Drafting with CATIA V5 Quality Control of CATIA V5 Data by Q-Checker CATIA V5 Holes & Fasteners for A/C Development phase CATIA V5 Holes & Fasteners for A/C Definition phase Identification of Product Models and Parts Holes and Fasteners Process
Table of approval
NAME AUTHORING FUNCTION
BERGMANN JENS
ITP General Modelling Team Member
CANO-RODRIGUEZ PEDROITP General Modelling Team Member JESUS DEACON RICHARD MOENTER HUBERT MONTIES MARC
APPROVAL
ITP General Modelling Team Member ITP General Modelling Team Member ITP General Modelling Team Leader CoC Structure - ESD CoE Cabin & Cargo Customisation - BCED CoC System and Integration Tests - EYDA Industrial System - TM DMU/Continuous Improvement - BCRD1 Quality Representative - EDKMT
FERNANDEZ-ALONSO LUIS-MARIA LEERAR TIM CAPECCHI FRANCIS ROBOAM MICHEL CARL ALEXANDER ASNA MURIEL
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Record of Revisions
ISSUE DATE EFFECT ON PAGE PARA REASONS FOR REVISION
Nov 2005
Initial issue.
If you have a query concerning the implementation or updating of this document, please contact the Owner on page 1
For general queries or information contact: Airbus Documentation Office address: Airbus - 31707 Blagnac CEDEX - France e-mail: airbus.documentation-office@airbus.com
This document and all information contained herein is the sole property of AIRBUS S.A.S. No intellectual property rights are granted by the delivery of this document or the disclosure of its content. This document shall not be reproduced or disclosed to a third party without the express written consent of AIRBUS S.A.S. This document and its content shall not be used for any purpose other than that for which it is supplied. The statements made herein do not constitute an offer. They are based on the mentioned assumptions and are expressed in good faith. Where the supporting grounds for these statements are not shown, AIRBUS S.A.S. will be pleased to explain the basis thereof.
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