Defining an Object Type Based on a User Feature      

Let's imagine that the User Feature (UDF) you have created will be used very often in each model of your company. Treatments on all the instances of this UDF may be necessary, like searches or validation processes for example.

For these functionalities to be available, it is recommended to associate a type with your User Feature. After declaring this type, it will be available in the Search function and the Knowledge Expert browser (see picture opposite). User Features are seen like other basic CATIA V5 features.

Please find below the road map to follow when creating an object type based on a UDF:

• Setting the Directory that Will Contain the User Type
• Creating the User Feature
• Defining the Type

Setting the Directory that Will Contain the User Type

Check the Load extended language libraries check box in the Tools>Options>General>Parameters and Measure>Knowledge Environment tab. Select a Reference Directory For Types. This directory will contain the created user types (.CATGScript files). This way, user types will be persistent from a CATIA V5 session to another.

Creating the User Feature (UDF)

Create the UDF to which you want to assign a type. For more information, see Creating a User Feature (UDF).

Defining the Type

Declare your type in the Type tab of the User Feature Definition window. To do so:

• Click Auto in the Super Type field.
• In the Type 1 field, enter the name that you want to assign to the type and click Generate. The type is generated.

	Note that Type 2 remains grayed out if no meta input is defined. If a meta input is defined, you can also assign a type to the meta input.