Introduction

CATIA (Computer Aided Three-dimensional Interactive Application) is a multi-platform CAD/CAM/CAE commercial software suite developed by the French company Dassault Systems.  Written in the C++ programming language, CATIA is the cornerstone of the Dassault Systems product lifecycle management software suite. CATIA competes in the high-end CAD/CAM/CAE market with Creo
Elements/Pro and NX (Unigraphics).

Course Content

1. Getting Started with CATIA V6

• Key Enhancements in CATIA V6
• Installing CATIA V6
• Opening CATIA V6
• Starting a Workbench in CATIA V6
• Exploring the CATIA V6 User Interface

2. Sketcher Workbench

• Invoking the Sketcher Workbench
• Drawing Shapes Using the Sketcher Workbench
• Editing and Modifying Sketches
• Working with Constraints on Sketches

3. Part Design Workbench

• Using Sketch-Based Features
• Using Dress-Up Features
• Using Transformation Features
• Inserting Additional Bodies into Solid Models

4. Assembly Design Workbench

• Creating an Assembly
• Working with Assembly Components
• Using Assembly Features

5. Wireframe and Surface Design Workbench

• Creating Wireframe Elements
• Creating Surfaces

6. Generative Sheet Metal Design Workbench

• Creating Sheet Metal Walls
• Bending Sheet Metal Walls
• Cutting Sheet Metal Walls Summary