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What is CATIA?

CATIA from Dassault Systemes is a 3D product modeling and design tool used across multiple industries.

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Difficult User Interface: Several users have mentioned that they found the user interface of the software to be difficult to learn and not …
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8 out of 10
April 13, 2022
Lots of Workbenches here for CATIA you Have to Design Everything. Mostly OEM Company Only Used This. I like That Very Much, Currently, i …
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Catia Review

5 out of 10
February 28, 2019
Incentivized
Used to design products across the whole organization. It addresses the problems of having a design that cannot be viewed worldwide.
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What is CATIA?

CATIA from Dassault Systemes is a 3D product modeling and design tool used across multiple industries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

CATIA from Dassault Systemes is a 3D product modeling and design tool used across multiple industries.

Reviewers rate Support Rating highest, with a score of 7.8.

The most common users of CATIA are from Enterprises (1,001+ employees).
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Reviews and Ratings

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TrustRadius Insights are summaries of user sentiment data from TrustRadius reviews and, when necessary, 3rd-party data sources. Have feedback on this content? Let us know!

Users commonly recommend the following:

  • Receive proper training: Users advise that in order to effectively use CATIA, it is important to receive proper training. They recommend taking classes or getting training from third-party CATIA trainers to learn useful tools and modeling methods. By receiving training, users can maximize the software's capabilities and avoid potential errors or inefficiencies.

  • Consider other software options: Some users suggest considering other software options such as Pro/E, NX, SolidWorks, or Autocad before selecting CATIA. They mention that these alternatives may provide a better user experience or have more suitable interfaces for certain needs. Users recommend evaluating different software options based on specific requirements before making a final decision.

  • Carefully choose the license version: Users emphasize the importance of choosing the right license version for CATIA based on individual needs. They mention that CATIA offers various workbenches and functionalities, and it is essential to carefully consider which license features are required for the specific design tasks at hand. Taking the time to select the appropriate license version can ensure optimal use of CATIA's capabilities and avoid unnecessary expenses.

Overall, users commonly recommend receiving proper training, considering alternative software options, and carefully choosing the license version when working with CATIA.

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July 31, 2021

Overview for beginners of CATIA switching from other CAD software

Subal Sharma | TrustRadius Reviewer
Subal Sharma
Product Design/Development Engineer
Altec Inc. (Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering, 1001-5000 employees)
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Likelihood to Recommend
When it comes to modelling a product using multiple parts, CATIA becomes tedious. One need someone to sit with and learn with the experience from a frequent user. If switching from any other software to CATIA, it can be intimidating as learning curve is lengthy. For example, when working with complex shape in a knuckle joint, more steps are needed in part modelling. This cause part modelling lengthier and consume time more time, in comparison to SOLIDWORKS.

However, CATIA is tremendously helpful in generating really complex features. Surface modelling is way easier when one know how to use it. It becomes really handy to make changes to the design later as well. The design history tree is also very well organized, which save time in later modifications.
January 27, 2020

CATIA - a 3D modeling software way ahead of the rivals

Özgür Erkek, MSc, PRINCE2® | TrustRadius Reviewer
Özgür Erkek, MSc, PRINCE2®
Exhaust Systems Supervisor
Ford Motor Company (Automotive, 10,001+ employees)
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
CATIA is probably the most preferred 3D modeling tool in the automotive and aerospace industries. This specific surface (it can be handled well by the experienced users) is well suited to use parametric design principles and hence result in great products. One of the issues we have in the automotive industry is to work with large surfaces for body exterior (main body, gate, hood.) or interior trim (door, headliner.) panels. CATIA enable us to design surface perfectly through the lines. Also, assembly features for intricate designs (gearbox, exhaust, engine, suspension.) are more than adequate. I did not find any inefficiency while designing products with CATIA. Only the interface and handling of the menu and mouse is not the best - or at least you need time to get used to it.
November 27, 2019

CATIA Review

Stéfano Bellote | TrustRadius Reviewer
Stéfano Bellote
Engenheiro de desenvolvimento de produtos Jr
Electrolux (Consumer Goods, 10,001+ employees)
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
CATIA works well for modeling complex designs and dealing with assemblies, and also helping with analysis for production line assembly and manufacturing through stamping, molding, injection, and others. CATIA also integrates very well with Teamcenter, the PLM software which we use in our company, making it easy to upload files and dealing with approval processes for new designs - although the time it takes for loading parts and saving could be reduced to improve productivity.
October 25, 2019

CATIA for your Parts

Umurefe Demir | TrustRadius Reviewer
Umurefe Demir
D&R Engineer
Ford Otosan (Automotive, 10,001+ employees)
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
You can draw any geometry with specific dimensions, with real ease. You can then assemble those geometries together, with a of couple clicks, to have a full finished product. For example, machine parts are very very easy, we have a full vehicle modeled through CATIA. But, CATIA lacks a bit of free-form drawing. It is hard to draw, for example, a face, since it needs lots of tiny touches.
July 02, 2019

CATIA V5

Alan Urbina | TrustRadius Reviewer
Alan Urbina
Designer
Peekaboo Design Studio (Design, 1-10 employees)
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
At first, it can be a little complex to use or learn how to handle it, but after you have practiced it becomes very easy and simple. You can generate different parts and then assemble without any mishap or problem. In the beginning, if you do not know any other program, it can be difficult to remember the different functions, operations or buttons.
February 28, 2019

Best surface modelling software operated ever is CATIA V5

Sailender Naidu | TrustRadius Reviewer
Sailender Naidu
Autocad Designer
Palni Inc (Design, 51-200 employees)
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
I am using this software to design relatively small assemblies. In this context, even though the software is very powerful and offers many possibilities, it would be more convenient to use a less powerful and complex software since the power required for these assemblies is not that much. However, if designing large assemblies or very complex ones, especially in the aerospace industry, CATIA is the way to go.
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