Catia V5-6 R2016

Using the CATIA V5-6R2016: Introduction to Modeling learning guide, you learn the process of designing models with CATIA V5 from conceptual sketching, through to solidmodeling, assembly design, and drawing production. Upon completion of thislearning guide, you will have acquired the skills to confidently work with CATIA V5.Gain an understanding of the parametric design philosophy of CATIA V5 in thisextensive hands-on learning guide. It is expected that all new users of CATIA V5need to complete this learning guide.

Topics Covered

Overview of Parametric Design Process
Customization of CATIA V5 Environment
Creating and Constraining Sketch Geometry
Sketched Feature Techniques and Formulas
Adding Material with Pad and Shaft Features
Removing Material with Pocket and Groove Features
Creating Reference Elements for construction and measurement
Fillet, Chamfer, Hole, Draft, and Shell Dress-Up Features
Pattern, Copy, and Mirror Duplication Features
Thin Features, Stiffeners
Obtaining Part Information
Generative Drafting View Creation
Generative Drafting Dimensioning and Annotation
Rib and Slot Features
Multi-sections Solid Features
Feature Management Using the Hide / Show, Activate / Deactivate Functions
Parent/Child Relationships and Feature Failure Resolution
Assembly Design Workbench
Constraint creation, assembly management, and PDM considerations
Obtaining Assembly Information (Measure, Clash, and Bill of Materials)
Standard Parts from Catalogues and Save Management
Working with Multi-Body Models
Effective Modeling Tips and Techniques

Author Biography

ASCENT develops and produces a wide range of courseware offerings, knowledge products, and courseware for the industry’s leading engineering software tools from Autodesk, Dassault Systèmes, and PTC. ASCENT’s team is comprised of courseware developers, engineers, instructional designers, architects, and technical writers who work together to create training solutions that work for our clients. Our curriculum group specializes in the creation of blended education programs that incorporate the best of expert-led and technology-based training offerings to create the most effective course content and ensure that users achieve maximum productivity from their chosen engineering tools. We also work to meet our client’s needs by offering different levels of customization for classroom-training curriculum.