Question: How do you draw parallel lines in Catia?

How do you draw a line in Catia?

Point – Direction

1. Click Line .
2. Select the Point-Direction line type.
3. Select a reference Point and a Direction line. A vector parallel to the direction line is displayed at the reference point. …
4. If needed, select a support surface. …
5. Specify the Start and End points of the new line. …
6. Click OK to create the line.

How do you add constraints in Catia?

Geometrical Constraints



Click Circle from the Profile toolbar. Select the corner center to define the one of the circle. Drag the cursor to define the circle dimensions. Click in the geometry when you are satisfied with the dimensions.

How do you draw in Catia V5?

Tutorial: How to use drafting workbench in Catia V5?

1. Open the model for which drafting is to be performed.
2. Switch to drafting workbench.
3. A new drawing wizard opens up. …
4. Window->tile vertically.
5. You will get a view as shown.
6. Click on front view from the menu.
7. Or get it from. …
8. Click on the face as shown.

Where is sketch based features in Catia?

Sketch-Based Features Toolbar



To choose your display mode, use the View -> Toolbars -> Sketch-Based Feature (Extended/Compact) command.

How do I open drawings in Catia?

Make sure no drawing is already open.

1. From the menu bar, select Start > Mechanical Design .
2. Select the Drafting workbench. …
3. Select the views to be automatically created on your drawing from the New Drawing Creation dialog box, for example the Front, Bottom and Right icon.
4. Click OK .

How do you make a 2D drawing from 3D in Catia?

In the 2D drawing, click View from 3D in the Projections toolbar. Swap back to the 3D model, then pick a View from the tree. Click anywhere in the background of the drawing and enjoy your new view! Repeat the process as needed for any additional views.