Managing the activity of features is a core part of the design process. For example, if you have a complex model with multiple design iterations, you can deactivate a particular pocket or pad to see what the part looks like without it, rather than deleting the feature and losing its history. This functionality is also critical when working with CATIA's automation features. In VBA or CAA development, you can programmatically activate or deactivate features using the Activate method or by directly changing a feature's Activity parameter. This allows for automated control over complex design variations and configurations.
Key enhancements in modern releases (R2025x) include: nipactivity catia hot