CATIA V5 - Check Clashes, Clearances and Contact

The case study model can be found at:
https://grabcad.com/library/gopro-karma-drone-complete-with-camera-1

To check for clashes, clearances, and contact in CATIA V5, you can use the **Check Clash** tool. This tool can be found in the **Analyze** menu.

  1. Step 1: How to use the Check Clash tool

    To use the **Check Clash** tool, follow these steps:


    1. Go to **Analyze** - **Clash**.

    2. In the **Check Clash** dialog box, select the type of clash that you want to check. You can choose from **Contact**, **Clash**, or **Clearance**.

    3. If you are checking for clearance, you need to specify the clearance distance.

    4. Select the objects that you want to check. You can select multiple objects by holding down the **Ctrl** key while you click on them.

    5. Click on the **Apply** button.


    The **Check Clash** tool will display a list of any clashes, clearances, or contacts that it finds. You can then use this information to modify your design as needed.


    Here are some additional tips for using the **Check Clash** tool:


    * You can use the **Filter** button to filter the results of the clash analysis. For example, you can filter the results to only show clashes between certain types of objects.

    * You can use the **Preview** button to preview the results of the clash analysis before you apply it. This can be helpful to make sure that you are getting the results that you want.

    * You can use the **Results Window** to view more detailed information about the clashes, clearances, or contacts that were found.

    The case study for the drone can be found within the attached video.


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