CATIA evolved from aircraft industry's need for airflow and stiffness optimization. Offers faster design capture and better visualization with 3D solids. Provides associativity between part design, assembly, and drafting. Includes manufacturing module for automated NC tool generation
Tutorials cover user interface, basic functionality, and object viewing. Workspace setup and drawing saving instructions provided
CATIA 5 Shape Design enables quick modeling of simple and complex shapes. Features intuitive interface with commutative steps for precise design. Supports hybrid modeling with other CATIA products. Accessible through CATIA Solutions Version 4 for full development
Tutorial uses Provo River survey data from Utah State University. Data files contain NEZ coordinates (northing, easting, elevation). AutoCAD Civil 3D must be launched for survey data import
Table provides comprehensive content for 3DEXPERIENCE® R2019x software. Covers both wireframe and surface design features
RhinoArtisan enables parametric jewelry design with clay-like manipulation. ExactFlat converts 3D designs into stitchable fabric parts