Adding a Support

This task shows how to route bundle segments through supports.
This command also works on all types of support.(single and multi-sections)

This example uses a support.

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Open the InSupport2.CATProduct document.

  1. Click Add Support .

    You are prompted to select the bundle segment you want to drive into the support.
    CATIA finds the closest bundle segment construction point according to the selection point.

  2. Select the bundle segment close to the location of interest.

    Note that, segments of branchable routed on external curves are not selectable.
    The extremity or construction point is highlighted:
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    The Add Support dialog box opens:

    You are prompted to select the support.

  3. Select the support.

    The support is highlighted indicating that the selection is allowed.
    Labels are displayed showing the entry points of the support.

    You can either:

    • Select the support
    • Select a label

    Click Preview to see the change in the shape of bundle segment before finalizing the position of support on bundle segment.

    If the route point is not an extremity, the bundle segment will go through the support between the route point and the end point.
    • You can change the route point by clicking on the Route Point Editor for new selection. To select the desired route Point, click on the same branch near the Route Point.
    • You can change the bundle segment direction through the support by reversing the arrow.

    Note: In case of a multi-support, if you select the support instead of a label, the section selected is the closest to the selection point on the support:
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  4. Change the option if needed.

  5. Click to invert the arrow in the geometry or in the dialog box, if needed.

  6. Click OK validate your choice.

    The bundle segment route is recomputed.
    The result looks like this if you select the label of Section1:
  • The bundle segment slack is ignored on the route though a support.
  • You can add a support to a bundle segment even if it is covered with a protective covering.
  • If you want to add multiple supports to the bundle segment, double-click Add Support command. The command re-launches with the (Reference) Route Point as the default output point on the Support.