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Step 6Troubleshooting Catalog Features
A Catalog Feature file can be opened similar to a part file, in order to fix any problems. The main difference being that a Base Feature is now included in addition to the sketch for the Catalog Feature.
The Catalog Feature sketch can be edited as with any other sketch and any required corrections or changes can be made. While the Catalog Feature file can be modified and updated, it is still prudent to save the original part file used to create the Catalog Feature. If necessary, the Base Feature can be deleted and a Save As.. used to create a new part file to create subsequent Catalog Feature(s).
The most common problem encountered with a Catalog Feature is the inclusion of Fixed Constraint due to some implied constraint inadvertently created with the sketch. This will prevent the Catalog Feature sketch from being relocated and constrained in the desired position. With the Select Cross active, simply hover over the offending constraint, right click, and select Delete from the pop up menu.
Another common problem is the lack of complete constraints for the sketch and the Catalog Feature comes apart while being manipulated. Instead of going back to the original Part, and attempt can be made to correct the problem and provide additional constraints directly to the sketch in the Catalog Feature. If successful, remember to make the same corrections to the original part file.
Remember, a Catalog Feature sketch has to be fully constrained and dimensioned or it will come apart or have figures change size while being manipulated.
The Catalog Feature sketch can be edited as with any other sketch and any required corrections or changes can be made. While the Catalog Feature file can be modified and updated, it is still prudent to save the original part file used to create the Catalog Feature. If necessary, the Base Feature can be deleted and a Save As.. used to create a new part file to create subsequent Catalog Feature(s).
The most common problem encountered with a Catalog Feature is the inclusion of Fixed Constraint due to some implied constraint inadvertently created with the sketch. This will prevent the Catalog Feature sketch from being relocated and constrained in the desired position. With the Select Cross active, simply hover over the offending constraint, right click, and select Delete from the pop up menu.
Another common problem is the lack of complete constraints for the sketch and the Catalog Feature comes apart while being manipulated. Instead of going back to the original Part, and attempt can be made to correct the problem and provide additional constraints directly to the sketch in the Catalog Feature. If successful, remember to make the same corrections to the original part file.
Remember, a Catalog Feature sketch has to be fully constrained and dimensioned or it will come apart or have figures change size while being manipulated.
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