Performing a Depth Analysis

This task shows you how perform a depth analysis of the part.
Open CleanContour01.CATPart from the samples directory.

  1. Click Depth Analysis     in the Analysis toolbar.

  2. Select an axis system (stamping direction).
    The Z-Axis represents the cutting tool axis.

  3. Select the surface or 3D curve to analyze with respect to the Allowed Depth.

  4. Check the completion status of key indicator.

  5. Go to the Depth Analysis tab.
    • If necessary, modify the Allowed Depth value.
      The current maximum depth is displayed for information.
    • Press Area Over Allowed Depth to see the list of found areas.

  6. Back in the Definition tab, select more analysis options:
    • Compute Areas:Computes connected areas instead of displaying a number of faces.
    • Fly Analysis: Displays precise analysis values while hovering over the shape.
    • Color mode:
      • Smooth: Displays analysis results as a global color gradient applied to the selected shape.
        Allowed values and draft settings are not used.
      • Face/Edge: Displays analysis results as colors, applied face by face on the shapes.
      • Detailed: Displays analysis results as colors, applied precisely on the shapes.
    • View Mode to display the analysis:
      • Mesh
      • Vectors
      • Planes
      • Dots
      • Acute/Obtuse Dots.

A Depth Analysis feature is created. It contains the parameters of the analysis.