CATIA V5 is an open system for developing advanced macros for special needs. These macros may be useful for creating, analyzing, measuring, modifying, translating, optimizing surfaces, solids, wireframes and more. Macros are also useful for assembly operations, CAM operations and all multidisciplinary applications. We develop with VBScripts and VBA.

In order to develop a macro in CATIA V5 all we need is the inputs, outputs and necessary supporting data from the customer. Together with our experienced CATIA V5 experienced software developers first we create the main architecture and process flow of the program code then we develop the code and finish it with test scenarios given by the customer. Some of the macros we developed:

• Complex surface creation and modification
• Surfaces development for dedicated areas like mold & die core/cavity, special aerospace applications and more
• Special hierarchical part numbering and formatting>
• Special solid feature and geometrical element analysis and measurements>
• Automatic creation of points, holes, curves and other geometric elements from external input like CMMs, Excel tables, ASCII files etc.
• Special NC toolpath and code generation for custom CNC machines like pipe bending, punch, torch/plasma cutters, special routers and more>
• Special drafting features like arc/curve aligned text, rule based color/thickness/linetype modification, rule based dimensioning, annotating>