Introduction to CATIA and interface Tree, toolbars, compass and file management Sketcher workbench Sketch plane selection Basic sketching tools Arc, ellipse and spline Trim and Quick Trim Geometrical and dimensional constraints Sketch editing, mirror and symmetry Sketch analysis and fully constrained sketches Mechanical sketch practice
Part Design workbench Pad and Pocket features Shaft and Groove Rib and Slot Multi-sections Solid Hole feature Fillet and Chamfer Draft, Shell and Thickness Pattern, Mirror and transformation features Mechanical component practice
Assembly Design workbench Creating and managing components New and existing components Assembly constraints Coincidence, Contact, Offset and Angle constraints Fixing and moving components Assembly analysis and practice Bolt–Nut creation and assembly
Drafting workbench Standard Front, Top and Side views Section and detail views Dimensioning tools Annotations and symbols Title block and sheet properties Creating drawings from 3D parts
Introduction to Generative Shape Design Wireframe geometry Points, lines and planes Basic surface/shape design concepts Practical exercises using wireframe tools
Mechanical component project planning 3D part modelling Assembly development Technical drawing preparation Application of CATIA design tools Final project development and completion