Training Course Contents
This CATIA V5 fundamentals course will enable students to operate CATIA V5 using best practices within the disciplines of Mechanical and Surface Design. The primary workbenches used in this course are Part Design, Assembly Design, Generative Shape Design and Drafting.
This training course will help you:
- Sketch in Context of 3D Geometry
- Create Profile-Based Solid Features
- Create Products and Structuring Components
- Create Drawings and Generating Views from 3D
- Create Basic Wireframe and Surface Elements for Parts
- Create Solids from Surfaces
Course Info at a glance
Requirements & Benefits
Requirements
Features Targeted
Skills you will acquire
CATIA V5 Mechanical and Surface Design Fundamentals Lessons
This course will concentrate on the following topics:
Day 1: CATIA V5 Infrastructure and Intro to Sketcher
- User Interface and Document Management
- Best Practices and Navigational Tips & Tricks
- Using Sketcher to Create and Manage Complex Profiles
Day 2: CATIA V5 Sketcher and Intro to Part Design
- Sketcher Constraints and Operations
- Sketching in Context of 3D Geometry
- Creating Profile-Based Solid Features
Day 3: CATIA V5 Part Design
- Creating Dress-Up Solid Features
- Performing Operations and Transformations on Solids
- Manipulating Feature Relationships to Change Design Intent
- Using Measure Tools in Part Design
- Application of Material in Part Design
Day 4: CATIA V5 Assembly Design & 2D Drafting
- Creating Products and Structuring Components
- Understanding Component Positioning
- Using Assembly Constraints
- Contextual Part Design within Assemblies
- Creating Drawings and Generating Views from 3D
- Generating Dimensions and Annotations
- Finalizing Drawings for Release
Day 5: CATIA V5 Surfacing Introduction
- Surfacing Strategy in V5 Overview
- Creating Basic Wireframe and Surface Elements for Parts
- Performing Basic Wireframe and Surface Operations
- Creating Solids from Surfaces
- Introduction to Creating Advanced Surfacing Operations (multi-input)
- Introduction to Surface Analysis tools
- Master Review Exercise in Day 5 Afternoon
Training Methods
Choose from three different training methods available to you
Group/Public Training
Receive SOLIDWORKS training as a group in a traditional classroom environment.
Classes can be taken in one of our training locations across Canada and the US using SOLIDWORKS approved training content and methodologies.
Advantages
- Cost effective training method.
- Leave the office to concentrate on learning.
- Learn more through group questions and feedback.
Live Online Training
With our online training you will experience an interactive learning environment where you can give feedback, gain access to the SOLIDWORKS training files and get time to work on training exercises.
Advantages
- Online courses are available as half or full day sessions.
- More effective than video based training, with recorded videos learners are often not as focused on the training and skip exercises.
Onsite at your location
Receive training at your place of work. This style of flexible training is perfect for teams or individuals who are faced with a specific challenge and require personalized courses with on-the-job coaching.
Advantages
- Use our state-of-the-art mobile classroom at your facility.
- Bring your team up to a consistent level of knowledge by having them take the same training at the same time.
- Benefit from flexible scheduling options.
Upcoming Classes
Choose a CATIA V5 Mechanical and Surface Design Fundamentals class from the list below
| Start | Duration | Location | Language | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, 19th October, 2026 | 5 Days (7 hours/day) | Online | English | Get a Quote |
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