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by Ascent -. Center for Technical Knowledge (Author)
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
Prerequisites
Experience in mechanical design and drawing production is recommended.
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.
