In CATIA V5 Assembly Design, an is a specialized operation that allows you to modify multiple components simultaneously within the context of an assembly. Unlike standard Part Design features, these are used to model material removal or additions that occur after parts are joined, such as drilling a hole through two matching plates or creating a pocket for a joint. Key Assembly Features
: Removes material from one or more components using a plane or surface as a cutting tool. CATIA V5 Assembly Design
: Creates a hole or cavity through multiple parts in the assembly. In CATIA V5 Assembly Design, an is a
: Generates a standard circular hole across several components. : Creates a hole or cavity through multiple
: Use the Compass or Manipulation toolbar to manually move components for alignment.
To effectively use these features, the workbench also provides management tools:
: Allows for Boolean operations between different parts at the assembly level. Essential Assembly Design Tools