Geometric Modeler

Geometry

Technical Articles
CGM Overview	A first glance at CATIA Geometric Modeler
The Objects of CATIA Geometric Modeler	An introduction to CGM objects
The Curves of CATIA Geometric Modeler	Properties and detailed descriptions of the CGM curves
The Surfaces of CATIA Geometric Modeler	Properties and detailed descriptions of the CGM surfaces
About NURBS	Concepts and CGM implementation
The Management of Foreign Data	How to put foreign data on CGM objects or to create foreign curves or surfaces
The Clone and Transformation Managers	How to copy and / or move CGM Objects
The Management of Tolerances	Main principles
About the Model Size and Infinite	The validity rules in terms of model dimensions.
The CGM Data Checker	How to check CGM data consistency
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Use Cases
Foreign Surfaces	How to introduce foreign surfaces
How to Create and Transform Geometry	The basic mechanisms
Using NURBS	Creation of various kinds of NURBS curves
Geometric Operators	The general use explained on an example
Creating a geometric helix	Explains how to create an helix and modify its parameters
Converting Surfaces into NURBS	How to use the Free Form operators to convert surfaces into NURBS.
Converting Curves into NURBS	How to use the Free Form operators to convert curves into NURBS.
Creating an attribute	How to implement and create a streamable attribute.
Reading an attribute	How to search for specific attributes in a geometry.
Creating Explicit Objects	How the life cycle of explicit objects is managed..
Creating Implicit Objects	How the life cycle of implicit objects is managed..
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Quick Reference
Where to Find What	The index of the resources used in the use cases
Frequently Asked Questions	To help you to answer your questions
GeometricObjects Framework Reference	Interface and class reference for GeometricObjects
GeometricOperators Framework Reference	Interface and class reference for GeometricOperators
FreeFormOperators Framework Reference	Interface and class reference for FreeFormOperators
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History

Version: 1 [Jan 2000]	Document created
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