File: Process_Document_Scripts/Check_Operation_Parameters_Against_Limits.py
Version: 1.1
Document Type: CATProcess

Reads the same machining parameters as Export Process Table Parameters but instead of writing them to Excel, checks each value against predefined min and max limits. Any parameter outside its limit is flagged in a scrollable result dialog. Useful as a quick sanity check before sign-off.

Tested operation types: Sweep, Pencil, Contour Driven.

Edit the PARAMETER_LIMITS dictionary near the top of the script to match your process requirements. Set min or max to None to skip that check:

PARAMETER_LIMITS = {
 "Maximum distance": {"min": 0.0, "max": 5.0, "unit": "mm"},
 "Machining tolerance": {"min": 0.0, "max": 0.1, "unit": "mm"},
 "Maximum depth of cut": {"min": 0.0, "max": 3.0, "unit": "mm"},
 "Offset on part": {"min": -1.0,"max": 1.0, "unit": "mm"},
 "Offset on check": {"min": -1.0,"max": 1.0, "unit": "mm"},
 "Depth of cut by level": {"min": 0.0, "max": 3.0, "unit": "mm"},
}

1. Open a CATProcess document in CATIA/DELMIA
2. Edit PARAMETER_LIMITS in the script if needed
3. Run the script — no user input is required
4. A result dialog shows all violations or confirms everything is within limits

No violations: A message dialog confirms all parameters are within limits and shows the operation count.

Violations found: A scrollable dialog lists each violation:

5 operation(s) checked, 2 violation(s) found.
------------------------------------------------------------
*** VIOLATION ***
 Part Op: Part Operation.1
 Program: Program.3
 Operation: Sweeping.5
 Parameter: Machining tolerance
 Value: 0.15mm - above maximum (0.1mm)

• Uses the same known parameter index list as Export Process Table Parameters — see that page for instructions on adding support for new operation types
• Requires pycatia >= 0.9.5