How to add amacro icon to a toolbar in CATIA V5?

There are multiple ways to initiate a CATScript macro in CATIA V5. Did
you know that it is possible to invoke your macro through a tool bar
icon? How do you create an icon for your macro? Go to tools
>customize >commands > macros > show properties. Next,
simply define a logo for your macro by picking one from the 180 plus
icons to choose from (or browse to your own custom made icon) and

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Let's Go Design Episode #5: Chassis Design and Assemblies

In
the last episode, we discussed weldment features and sketch techniques.
This time, we move closer to the final overall CAD design of our Hot
Rod Baby Buggy. We watch as Jeremy hot-wires the golf cart motors to
show how the aluminum tracks perform flawlessly.



In this episode, Jeremy takes us through:



The Overall Design: Jeremy shares 80% of the CAD
design,

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How to write a vb script to take screen shots within CATIA?

I've finished my image capture macro
and have made it available to download. This CATscript takes a screenshot
and allows you to name the picture file whatever you would like. Here are
all the steps included in the macro, which can easily be modified if need:


1. Reframe on part

2. Zoom in

3. Turn off specification tree

4. Toggle compass

5. Change background color to white

6. Clear

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Win a trip to AU 2011 and a 3D mouse, compliments of 3Dconnexion!

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products, people, and techniques at the premier conference and
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A SpacePilot PRO - The

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How to automatically take a picture using a catscript

Catscripts can be a powerful tool when
needing to automate processes in CATIA V5. One common process which is
helpful to automate is when you want to take a screenshot of a .catpart
or .catproduct with a white background (to put into a powerpoint or Excelfile). This sounds like a daunting task if you are new to VB programming.
I find the best thing to do is to break down this large, challenging

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