Learn CATIA-NX-KNOWLEDGEWARE-RULES with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 27, 2025
Practical Examples
Auto-sizing brackets based on load input
Bend radius validation on sheet-metal parts
Parametric hole-pattern generation
Automated wiring routing constraints
Vehicle variant configurator
Troubleshooting
Check update order of rules
Resolve cyclic dependencies
Reduce over-constrained geometry
Validate parameter units
Debug rules using trace logs
Testing Guide
Boundary value testing
Parameter stress testing
Check conflict resolution
Update cycle validation
Template multi-variant test
Deployment Options
Local CAD templates
Shared corporate libraries
PLM-backed rule sets
CAD automation scripts
Enterprise configurator integration
Tools Ecosystem
CATIA Knowledge Advisor
CATIA EKL Editor
NX Knowledge Fusion Workbench
NX Reuse Library
Design Table tools
Integrations
PLM platforms (3DEXPERIENCE, Teamcenter)
Excel design tables
Scripting APIs
Enterprise rule libraries
Variant configuration systems
Productivity Tips
Use parameters instead of hard-coded values
Use design tables for variant control
Break rules into small modules
Use corporate templates
Test with extreme values
Challenges
Cyclic dependency chains
Overloaded rule sets
Debugging complex logic
Team-wide consistency
Template misuse