Chapter 1
Introduction to
CATIA V5
After completing this chapter, you will be able to:
• Understand the benefits of using CATIA V5.
• Understand various workbenches of CATIA V5.
• Understand important terms and definitions used in CATIA V5.
• Understand the system requirements of CATIA V5.
• Understand the functions of the mouse buttons.
• Understand the use of Hot Keys.
• Modify the color scheme in CATIA V5.
Learning Objectives
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CATIA for Designers
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Welcome to CATIA (Computer Aided Three Dimensional Interactive Application). As a
new user of this software package, you will join hands with thousands of users of this high-end
CAD/CAM/CAE tool worldwide. If already familiar with the previous releases, you can upgrade
your designing skills with the tremendous improvement in this latest release.
CATIA V5, developed by Dassault Systemes, France, is a completely re-engineered,
next-generation family of CAD/CAM/CAE software solutions for Product Lifecycle
Management. Through its exceptionally easy-to-use state of the art user interface, CATIA V5
delivers innovative technologies for maximum productivity and creativity, from concept to
the final product. CATIA V5 reduces the learning curve, as it allows the flexibility of using
feature-based and parametric designs.
CATIA V5 provides three basic platforms: P1, P2, and P3. P1 is for small and medium sized
process oriented companies that wish to grow toward the large scale digitized product
definition. P2 is for the advanced design engineering companies that require product, process,
and resource modeling. P3 is for the high-end design applications and is basicall