Discover how to revise your files using the simplified process of 3DEXPERIENCE.
Introduction
Creating and tracking revisions is essential in industrial companies. A classic example is a company that distributes and manufactures Revision A of a part and sells it to its customers. At some point, you'll need to modify the part and publish Revision B.
The 3DEXPERIENCE platform provides a robust revision management mechanism that's
easy to set up and maintain.
Please note: Revisions should only be used to track the history of the design. If you wish to explore different design ideas, you must use revision branches.
Before diving into revisions, please first familiarize yourself with the concept of maturity.
Create revisions in CATIA
1. Save on 3DEXPERIENCE
Windows does not come equipped with tools for CAD file revisions, which are only available when saving on 3DEXPERIENCE.
2. Modify the maturity
You can modify the maturity directly during the save with options:
Switch to "Frozen" if you want to create a revision, but it has not yet been published.
Switch to "Released" if your file will be manufactured and converted (STEP, PDF, etc.).
3. Modify the design in CATIA.
You can directly start making modifications in CATIA, in the workshop of your choice (Part Design for a part, Assembly Design for an assembly). Once the changes are made, you can save using the 'Save with Options' option.
You can save a revision B.1 with the changes:
Revision A.1 remains accessible, of course.
Tip: For an assembly, it is not necessary to create a new revision for ALL components; you only need to revise the components that have been modified. The others will be reused.
If you try to save directly (without options), you will receive the following error message:
No worries! Once you close this message, you will be automatically redirected to the save with options tab.
Accessing previous revisions.
For parts:
For parts, the simplest way to view all revisions and switch between them is to use the "Bookmarks" tool directly in CATIA by clicking on ❌ or ✔️:
For assemblies, in the Product Modification tab, you can directly switch from one revision to another for the parts in the assembly:
The 'Update Revisions in Entire Structure' option replaces all parts with their latest revision.
Revision of Drawings / Drafts
Drawings in CATIA are linked to the parts or assemblies they represent. In other words, modifying the maturity or revision of a part or assembly automatically results in the same modification on the drawing.
This link is maintained only with changes to maturity through the save with options. Modifying the maturity through the collaborative lifecycle workshop or via bookmarks on the platform will not propagate the maturity change.
To go further - revision settings.
Go further by customizing your settings to better suit your workflow: Managing revision settings.
Conclusion
Whether you work alone or within a large team, revisions help you keep track of your designs and what you have sent to your suppliers or 3D printer.
This is integrated into CATIA and constitutes the new standard in design.
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