Nip-activity -: Catia

On the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, NIP-Activity is often executed via or Exchange Server processes . A user can submit a "Batch NIP Request" from a web browser. The 3DEXPERIENCE server allocates a worker node (a CATIA engine without a screen), runs the NIP script, handles PLM revision rules, and notifies the user upon completion.

' Create Sketch Dim sketch1 As Sketch Set sketch1 = part1.Sketches.Add(xyRef) NIP-Activity - Catia

' Final Update part1.Update partDoc.SaveAs "C:\Output\Part_NIP.CATPart" On the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, NIP-Activity is often executed

This article will dive deep into what NIP-Activity is, how it functions within the CATIA ecosystem (V5, 3DEXPERIENCE), its practical applications, and a step-by-step guide to implementing it successfully. To appreciate NIP-Activity, one must first distinguish it from standard automation. The Interactive Standard When you manually create a pad, a pocket, or a fillet, CATIA operates in an interactive mode. The system waits for user inputs: clicking faces, entering values, validating the dialog box. A recorded macro of this action captures every UI decision. The NIP-Activity Approach NIP-Activity operates headlessly. It bypasses the graphical user interface entirely. It reads a pre-defined instruction set (via a .CATNip file or CAA-based code) and executes the geometric operation using strictly defined parameters. It does not require CATIA to be visible on screen, nor does it require a mouse cursor. ' Create Sketch Dim sketch1 As Sketch Set sketch1 = part1