Copying a Part Stored in the SmarTeam Database

This task shows you how to access the original screw, then copy it so as to create a new screw for the assembly you are supposed to modify.

This task is made up of the following stages:

Searching For a CATPart Document From a CATIA Products List

  1. Select SmarTeam > Find > Find Document.
    The Search Editor dialog box is displayed.

  2. Select CATIA Products from the list.

  3. Click Modify to perform the type of search that best meets your needs.
    The list of all CATProduct documents contained in the base is displayed in a new window.

  4. In the Description field, enter hack_saw.

  5. Click Run to confirm the search.
    A list of CATIA Products referencing the part we want is displayed.

  6. Right-click PN CATPRD-0042 and select Open Views  >  Top down tree.
    This displays in a new window all documents linked to the product you have just chosen.

  7. Select the + sign to the left of CATPRD-0043 Support to see which documents are associated with it.

  8. Select the CATPRT-0173 vis_F_M3_L5 CATPart document.
    Selecting it displays on the right-hand side the corresponding profile card that contains information about it.

    Optionally, click the Viewer tab to check that it corresponds to the part you want.

Creating a Copy from the CATPart Document

  1. Right-click on CATPRT-0173 vis_F_M3_L5. and select Design Copy.

    The Design Copy dialog box appears.

  2. Click the Copy button.
    Note that the CATIA Part window that appears indicates that the part is a new feature:

  3. Right-click and select File Operation > Open to open the copy in the Part Design workbench.
    The CATPart document is displayed in the Part Design workbench, ready for being modified.

For more information about Design Copy, see Copying Documents.