What is the course
Course Overview
The 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA Foundation Plus training course explores advanced sketching and surface-based modelling techniques.
This learning path provides you with a guided and systematic approach to learn about the advanced aspects of the Mechanical Designer role. It covers the knowledge and know-how related to the advanced topics of solid modelling and building assemblies. The learning path also provides an additional opportunity to practice the various functionalities that you have learned.
What you learn
Learning Objectives
- Create a complex model in 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA
- Create and manage a structured model
- Design parts in the context of an assembly
- Re-use existing data to complete assemblies
- Manage relationships between assembled parts
- Analyze and annotate your design
What You'll Learn
Course Agenda
Master CATIA Part Design
Lesson 1: Designing Complex and Structured Parts
- In this lesson, you will learn how to design complex and structured parts using advanced sketch-based features, drafts and dress-up features.
- You will also learn about the multi-body methodology and surface-based design approach.
Lesson 2: Sharing Information
- In this lesson, you will learn how to create parameters, formulas, design tables and annotations to share information of a part.
- You will also learn how to work with user defined features and power copy.
Master CATIA Assembly Design
Lesson 3: Analysing Assemblies
- In this lesson, you will learn and practice to edit links and relations.
- You will also learn and practice to create an interference simulation and analyse the results.
Lesson 4: Modelling Complex Products
- In this lesson, you will learn and practice to create assembly features.
- You will also learn and practice to model complex products using assembly symmetry.
Lesson 5: Designing in Context
- In this lesson, you will learn and practice to design in context using the skeleton methodology.
- You will also learn and practice to create and edit publications of elements.
Lesson 6: Managing the Context
- In this lesson, you will learn and practice to sketch in context and constrain a contextual part.
- You will also learn and practice to replace driving components.
Master CATIA Drafting
Lesson 7: Managing Drawing Sheets and Views
- In this lesson, you will learn how to work with large assembly drawings.
- You will also learn how to manage multiple sheets and instantiate elements from catalogues.
Lesson 8: Finalising Drawings
- In this lesson, you will learn how to add annotations and texts to the drawing.
- You will also learn how to Dress-up the views and add a Bill of Material.
Lesson 9: Customising the Drafting App
- In this lesson, you will learn how to modify the drafting options.
- You will also learn how to manage the standards and perform the administrative tasks
Training Methods
Choose from three different training methods available to you
Group / Classroom Training
Receive 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA Foundation Plus training in a group in a traditional classroom environment. Courses can be taken in one of our training locations in the UK, Ireland, US or Canada using DS 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 online training you will experience an interactive learning environment where you can give feedback, gain access to the training files and get time to work on training exercises.
Advantages
- Online courses can maximise convenience and save on travel expenses.
- More effective than video based training, with recorded videos learners are often not as focused on the training and skip exercises.
On-Site Training
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 Courses
If you do not see a suitable training course scheduled below please contact us. Our training team are happy to discuss your requirements and can schedule additional courses or arrange onsite or bespoke training to suit your needs.
Date
- June 22, 2026 - June 25, 2026
Time
9:00 am - 5:00 pm BSTLocation
Virtual ClassroomDate
- September 28, 2026 - October 1, 2026
Time
9:00 am - 5:00 pm BSTLocation
Virtual ClassroomDate
- December 7, 2026 - December 10, 2026
Time
9:00 am - 5:00 pm GMTLocation
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