Learn how to create CATIA Macros Video Tutorial

Do you want to learn how to write VBA macros in CATIA V5? I've created a new step-by-step tutorial video to help teach you how to create macros in CATIA V5. Topics covered in the video include:

How to add a macro library
How to open and run macros
How to create an icon for your macros
Create a "hello" message box macro

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Solid Edge Synchronous and Ordered Modeling Video Tutorial

Ally PLM released their latest Lunch Byte video tutorial, this time covering the topics of synchronous and ordered modeling. These videos are meant to showcase some of the feature of Solid Edge that you may not be aware of. Watch the embedded tutorial below to learn about how synchronous modeling accelerates the design process allowing for fast and flexible edits.

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Learn AutoCAD for Dummies Review

AutoCAD is one of the leading 2D software used by engineers, architects, and designers. AutoCAD 2012 for Dummies quickly brings readers up-to-date on the latest version with all the new additions and revisions to the program. This book includes great colored illustrations and tutorials to help users better understand the material. This book was a huge help to me, someone used to running

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Download Architects Cad Drawings

Are you looking for AutoCAD symbols, details & drawings? Download Architects Cad Drawings contains a huge database of downloadable CAD symbols, drawings, details, and building templates in AutoCAD format. This symbols are perfect for creating floor plans or site layouts.





This is the perfect resource for CAD draftsmen and CAD technicians. There are over 6500 CAD files to download from. 

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VB Scripting: CATPart Description Macro Example

How do you return a CATPart or CATProduct description with a macro?
Using VB scripting you can use the following CATScript code to loop
through all the parts within a product assembly and return what the
description is. When you right click on a part within
an assembly you will actually see two description boxes - component and
product (pictured below). 




The top description name in the

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