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CATIA Academy: A Comprehensive Beginner to Advanced Course

Name: CATIA Academy: A Comprehensive Beginner to Advanced Course
Rating: 4.5 (153 reviews)

An Ultimate CATIA V5 Course with Projects, Assignments and Real World Examples for Automotive and Industrial Designs

Created byVishal Pandey, AutoKets

Last updated 6/2026

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What you'll learn

This Extensive Training on CATIA V5 will cover almost every Demanding Topics that you need to Know, So Join Now!
Confidently Able to Create & Edit Parts, Assembly , Sheet Metal or Drawings and Evaluating Different Mechanical Properties.
Comprehensive Learning of DMU Kinematics for Kinetic Simulations & Motion Analysis.
In-Depth Exploration of Tools and Their Sub-Features.
Perfect Guide for CATIA Dassault certification exam, with real world examples, exercises, assignments and practice test.
Confidently Able to work in Generative Shape Design(Surfacing) Interface to create surface designs for Automotive and Industrial Designs

Course content

19 sections • 170 lectures • 22h 14m total length

An Introduction to CATIA V5 & the Course8:38
Explore CATIA V5 basics, including CAD, CAM, CA, and PLM, and understand Dassault certification. Trace the course outline from sketcher workbench, part design, assembly design, to drafting and certification steps.

An Introduction to Sketcher Workbench.7:22
From this lecture onwards, we are starting our CATIA Sketcher workbench, Here we will be learning about the tools that are necessary to create 2D Sketches for the 3D Models.
Toolbars that we will cover.6:28
Explore toolbars for CATIA V5 sketches: profile toolbar, dimension and constraints tools, sketch and visualization tools; switch between sketch and part design workbenches to create 2D sketches and 3D models.
Grids, Line & Profile Commands.7:59
From this lecture onwards, we will be learning about basic shapes like Line, rectangles, circles, arcs, etc.
Different Types of Lines.6:35
Explore the diverse types of lines in CATIA V5, including infinite, tangent, bisecting, symmetric extension, and normal to curve tools, plus axis centerlines for precise sketches.
EXERCISE TIME! Your First Exercise.11:01
In this exercise, we will be looking that "How we start creating designs in CATIA".
Circles & Arcs.10:05
IMPORTANT! Dimensional & Geometrical Constraints.10:17
Explains dimensional and geometrical constraints in Catia v5, showing how to constrain size and position, and how to recognize unconstrained, successfully constrained, and overconstrained states with practical examples.
Geometrical Constraints & Constraints Features.10:45
EXERCISE TIME! Use of Constraints.9:02
Explore how to apply geometrical and dimension constraints in catia v5, using centerline, coincident, midpoint, vertical and horizontal relations, construction mode, and diamonds to constrain a sketch.
Pre-Defined Toolbar.8:20
Explore the pre-defined profile toolbar in CATIA V5, learning how to create corner, orient, and center rectangles, plus elongated holes, hexagons, and keyholes.
Restoring Workbench.3:49
Learn how to reset and restore toolbars in CATIA V5 by using the customize options, restoring default tool layouts, and fixing hidden tools for an organized workbench.
Quiz Time!
Mock Assignment

Trim & Break.7:51
Explore the operation toolbar to trim and break sketch elements in CATIA V5, using lines, circles, and center lines to create precise, edited shapes for 3D modeling.
Exercise Time: Use of Lines, Circles and Trim4:36
Quick Trim, Close & Complement.8:00
Trim is a very important feature and used in almost all designs, Here we learn about,
*The use of basic Trim.
*Other properties and Types of Trim.
Working with "Corner".6:37
From this lecture onwards, we will learn about the operation toolbar, Only Learning basic shapes are not enough, we should be able to modify them by cutting, trimming, etc. this section will help us to learn those tools.
Some More Properties of Corner.5:05
Adding Chamfers to a Sketch.5:50
Explore how to apply a chamfer to sketches in CATIA V5 by selecting two curves, setting distance and inclination angle, and adjusting sector-based angles to control the chamfer geometry.
EXERCISE TIME! Grab the basics.17:09
In Catia v5 masterclass level two exercises, apply line, circle, trim, and tangent constraints to create concentric circles, symmetric center-line designs, and precise dimensions.
Quiz Time!
Mock Assignment

Sketch Transformation: Translate.8:09
Here we learn some 2D Transformation Features.
Translate: Used to move objects.
Rotate: Used to Rotate objects.
Scale & Offset: Used to scale up & scale down the objects, we will also see to provide offsets.
Mirror & Symmetry: These tools are used to create mirror of the object along any axis or line.
Sketch Transformation: Rotate.5:03
Sketch Transformation: Scale & offset.6:25
Explore CATIA V5 sketch transformation tools, mastering scale around the center to double or halve size and offset to create precise copies at set distances, with duplicates and constraint conservation.
More Properties of Offset.6:44
Sketch Transformation: Mirror & Symmetry.5:58
Master mirror and symmetry transformations in CATIA V5, copying across a center line. Use the symmetry tool to translate across an axis and apply geometric constraints.
EXERCISE TIME! Use of Mirror & Offset.16:44
Apply translate, rotate, and mirror operations in CATIA V5 to construct a half-section with centerlines, circles, and offset profiles, then mirror and trim to complete the design.
EXERCISE TIME! Use of Rotate & Offset.12:47
Explore sketch transformation techniques in CATIA V5 by creating a center circle, defining concentric circles, and building a six-instance pattern through rotate and offset.

An Introduction to Part Design Workbench.7:10
From this lecture onwards, we will be looking to create 3D models in CATIA.
Sketch Based Feature: Pad Feature.7:04
This is the first Sketch-Based Feature in Part Design where we look for creating the 3D Body from the 2D Sketches.
Conditions for PAD.7:15
Master the conditions for creating a pad in CATIA V5, including closed sketches, avoiding open profiles, preventing overlaps, eliminating extended items, and using the take option for a successful extrude.
Different Display Features & Use of Body Surface.8:51
Discover CATIA V5 display features such as fit all, pan, and normal view, then sketch on a body’s planar surface and identify non-linear surfaces.
Table Support & Mouse Handling.7:33
Parametric Nature of the Software.7:13
Here we learn about
* How we edit the properties of the part like extrusion heigh and all.
* How we edit the sketch of the part.
EXERCISE TIME! Use of PAD Feature.8:14
Create a basic sketch on the front plane and pad it to 40 units using the CATIA V5 pad feature, mastering plane selection, constraints, and pocket operations as shown.
Properties of PAD: Lecture 1.8:41
In these two lectures, we will see different properties of PAD Features, like the different directions of extrusion, mirror pad, and all.
Properties of PAD: Lecture 2.9:10
Explore CATIA V5 pad properties, mastering direction control and extrude options such as up to next, up to plane, and offsets for precise geometry.
Sketch Based Feature: Pocket Feature.4:58
Learn how the pocket feature removes material in CATIA V5, unlike the pad feature that adds material. Discover limits, mirror, normal to profile, thickness, and reverse side options.
EXERCISE TIME! Use of PAD & Pocket Feature.8:39
Learn to create a basic block and use pad and pocket features, along with sketches and inclined cuts, to shape the geometry and visualize the final profile.
Sketch Based Feature: Multi-PAD & Multi-Pocket.6:36
Explore multi pad and multi pocket to apply independent extrusions on multiple objects in a single sketch using multi-part definitions and exclusive selections.
Quiz Time!
Mock Assignment

Sketch Based Feature: Shaft & Groove.6:36
Learn sketch-based features in CATIA V5 by creating a shaft through rotating a profile about a user-defined axis, then use groove to remove material and refine the 3d model.
More Properties of Shaft & Groove.8:31
Learn to edit shaft and groove properties in CATIA V5, delete aggregated elements, set rotation axes, edit sketches, and apply thick profiles with neutral fiber.
Dress Up Features: Shell & Multi Shell.7:12
Learn to hollow solid bodies with the shell feature, setting inner and outer thickness, and selectively remove faces, including multi-shell thickness for complex shapes, and compare with the pocket approach.
EXERCISE TIME! Use of Shaft & Shell.8:31
Open CATIA V5, sketch a shaft, and apply the shell feature to hollow it. Compare pocket versus shell and inspect the result with a section view.
Object Color & Object Transparency.7:30
In this lecture, we will learn.
*How to apply the material to the Model.
*How to edit the appearance of the model, like changing colors, changing transparency, etc.
Applying Material from Material Library.8:32
Apply materials from the CATIA material library to a body to change color, texture, and properties, then compute weight, mass, and center of mass, while adjusting rendering and textures.
Creating Custom Materials.7:02
Measuring Tools in CATIA.8:15
Edge Fillet, Face-Face Fillet & Tri tangent Fillet.8:12
Master edge fillet, face fillet, and face-to-face fillet in CATIA V5, including tri-tangent fillet, to smooth 3D edges and reduce stress concentration. Learn edge and face selection and radius application.
Properties of Fillets.6:48
Explore the properties of fillets in CATIA V5, covering selection mode, propagation along tangent edges, intersection, and the conic parameter that adjusts radius and propagation type (elliptical, parabolic, hyperbolic).
Properties of Fillets(Continue)9:27
Learn advanced CATIA v5 fillet properties, including limiting elements, points and planes for limiting distance, geodesic versus linear modes, and blind corners and ribbon trim controls.
Variable Radius Fillet.8:21
Learn how to create a variable radius fillet along an edge by assigning different radii at multiple points and adjusting variation with linear or cubic transitions.
Creating Chordal Fillets.5:27
Explore chordal fillets in CATIA V5, learning to limit fillet reach by chord length, compare with radius fillets, and apply edge-based, point-driven variations for precise geometry.
Dress Up Feature: Chamfer Edge.4:31
Apply the dress up feature chamfer edge to edges, selecting between distance or angle modes and adjusting values to incline edges with tangential or minimal propagation.
Exercise Time! Use of fillets.13:09
Execute a Catia v5 exercise to model a village-shaped solid by sketching an L profile, extruding, applying a 22 mm fillet, and adding circles, cuts, and mirrors with constrained dimensions.
Project 3D Element.5:54
Learn the project 3d element tool in Catia v5, projecting a 3d sketch onto selected plane. Projections work on parallel planes, and you can choose to project features or edges.
Creating Stiffeners.7:52
Learn to create stiffeners with the stiffness tool in catia v5, adding angular supports to resist load, compare with pad and extrude workflows, and work from outer boundary.
Creating Sections by Stiffener.4:06
Create sections along a hollow box using the stiffener tool in CATIA V5 by sketching on the top face and applying thickness with arc shapes.
Exercise Time: Use of Stiffener.19:17
Learn to model a stiffness (stiffener) in CATIA V5, building a symmetric base, applying the stiffness feature to form angular supports, and adding holes, bosses, pockets, fillets, and mirrors.
Exercise Time: Stiffener for Circular Sections.13:01
Explore how to create a stiffener for circular sections in CATIA, using tangent constraints, extended lines, trimming, and extrusion to ensure robust results.
Quiz Time!
Mock Part Design Practice Test

Using Translate Feature.6:31
Master the CATIA V5 transformation toolbar translation feature to move bodies precisely, choose reference points, and enter X, Y, Z coordinates while preserving or adjusting geometric constraints.
Symmetry, Rotate & Axis-Axis.6:01
Use of Rectangular Pattern.7:58
These lectures focus on Different Kinds of Patterns like,
Rectangular Pattern: Use to create objects Rows & Column of an object.
Circular Pattern: Use to Create a pattern in a circular way along an axis.
User Pattern: Use to create patterns at the position where the user wants.
Properties of Pattern.6:48
Explore how to apply rectangular pattern in CATIA V5, pattern a whole body, adjust spacing, rows, and rotation, and control visibility with instances to skip and pattern representation.
Use of Circular Pattern.8:03
Explore circular pattern in CATIA V5 by selecting an axis (feature, body edge, or circular edge), creating a base-independent pattern, and controlling angular spacing, instances, and total angle.
Creating User Pattern.8:14
3D Transformation Features: Scaling & Affinity.7:28
Learn to scale objects with scaling and affinity in Catia v5, using an origin or center reference and x, y, z axes to scale uniformly or along specific directions.
EXERCISE TIME! Use of Shaft & Pattern!20:37
Quiz Time!

Advance Modeling Tools Part 1: Rib & Slot.8:01
Explore advanced sketch-based tools in CATIA V5 by building ribs and slots: extruding along a path with pads and cutting with slots, using planes normal to curves and open sketches.
Advance Modeling Tools Part 2: Helix.8:17
Learn to create a helix in CATIA V5 by defining radius, height, and pitch, choosing a start point on circle, and using a helical sweep to form threads and slots.
EXERCISE TIME! Use of Rib Feature.17:51
Create a CATIA V5 exercise demonstrating the rib feature, pocket, and fillet on a complex part. Sketch, dimension, and extrude to build the profile, using centerlines for accuracy.
Advance Modeling Tools Part 3: Multi-Section Solid.6:45
Explore the multi-section solid, a sketch-based feature in Catia that blends profiles on three planes into a single three-dimensional body, including hexagon and rectangle, with coupling and twist.
Multi-Section Solid: Part 2.7:48
Learn to analyze and align closing points in a multi-section solid in CATIA V5, replace closing points, align section directions, and add new sections to prevent twists.
Multi-Section Solid: Part 3.7:13
Learn to build a uniform multi-section solid (part 3) by aligning six points across hexagon, rectangle, and circle using points and couplings, with a final preview.
Exercise Time! Use of Multi Section.10:09
Explore how to construct a multi section solid in Catia v5 by designing a composite box and using sketches, planes, and pocket and extrude operations to form inclined features.
Multi-Section Solid with Guide Curve: Part 1.8:26
Create a multi-section solid guided by a curve that intersects all sections, using independent sketches for multiple guides and managing couplings, closing points, and limits.
Multi-Section Solid with Guide Curve: Part 2.7:40
Learn to build multi-section parts in Catia v5 by using multiple guide curves, ensuring sketches intersect at coincident points, and managing couplings to control delimitation sections.
Quiz Time!

Introduction to Assembly Design.8:06
Define assembly as a combination of parts or subassemblies that creates useful motion; compare top-down and bottom-up approaches and explore the assembly interface with constraints, move, update, and catalog tools.
Bush & Shaft Assembly.11:59
Coincident & Contact Constraints.8:38
Fix, Fix Together, Angle & Offset Constraints.9:50
Quick & Change Constraints.4:08
Automatic Update & Manual Update.5:28
Master manual and automatic update modes in CATIA V5 assemblies, learning to import components, apply coincident constraints, and update positions only when you choose.
Quiz Time!

Requirements

No prior knowledge required, just need desire to learn.
Any Version of CATIA V5.

Description

CATIA V5 is widely used for Automotive Designs, But before learning Advance Automotive Design you have to master the basics of CATIA. So If you're looking for a course that will guide you in learning CATIA V5 basics than you are in a right place! This is a full-length course on CATIA V5. This course will take you on a journey from nothing to a certified CATIA Designer. We have tried to make this course so comprehensive that you can get almost all demanding topics necessary in industries. This course includes all the tools that are required to create the basic and complex structures on the interfaces like Part Designs, Assembly Designs & Generative Sheet Metal Designs.

Why you should take this course?

Firstly this course is made by the professional expert, who has more than 5 years of teaching experience and he knows how to make student understand every tools and topics.
There are 120+ Lectures covering almost all the tools that is important for 3D Modelling in CATIA.
This Course is made using CATIA V5 R19 version but you can able to work on any version of CATIA V5.
We keep on upgrading this course according to the feedback of the students, and all the upgrades are always free once you enrolled.
We have covered the DMU Kinematics Section in CATIA, with every details that you require for creating the simulation of the product.
We have also included Video Examples for Assembly & Simulation of Various Product, Like Engine, CAM Follower, Shaper Mechanism. So that you understand the Assembly & Simulation clearly.
We have also covered Generative Shape Design(Surfacing), which is the most important module in CATIA.
We have also included Generative Sheet Metal Design that is one of the strong part of CATIA.
We are always there to help you, just ask your doubts, we will clear them as soon as possible.

Topics That We Cover In this Course.

Sketcher: We will learn basic tools that are required for sketching your 2D Designs, We will learn about basic shapes, basic modification tools, and some advanced tools.

Part Design: In this module, we learn to create 3D Models, we will going to spend a good time here learning all the tools used to create and modify models.

Assembly Designs: Assembly is yet another important topic in which we will learn how to assemble parts and sub-assemblies to create a complete product. Here we will be going to use different constraints for our assemblies.

DMU Kinematics: This is a very interesting module in which we will learn to simulate the product that we will create in an assembly, we will learn to create manual as well as automatic joints, there will be lots of examples as well that will help you to clear out your concepts.

Sheet Metal: Sheet Metal is one of the most popular interfaces in CATIA, In this module, we will going to learn, how to create bends and cuts in the sheets and we will also going to different kinds of the stamping process.

Generative Shape Designs(Surfacing): This is the most important module in CATIA. CATIA is widely used in locomotive industries for creating outer bodies of locomotives, that is majorly done in Generative Surface Design(Surfacing) Only.

Drafting: In this, we will going to learn to produce our model into the drawing sheets with different views, like Standard Views, Section Views, etc. We are also going to see various annotations like Dimensions, text, etc., We will learn to create drawings of Parts, Assemblies, and Sheet Metals as well.

Overview of What you will learn?

Brief understanding of the interface of the CATIA Workbench.
How to create sketches using different sketch tools.
How to use constraints to define your sketch.
How to create 3D Models with different Modelling tools like, PAD, Pocket, Shaft, Multi-section solid.
How to create User Defined references, like Reference Plane, Points & Line.
How to apply different materials and create rendering of the parts and product.
How to use Different Pattern tools available in CATIA.
We will cover some advance modelling tools, like Rib, Multi-Section with Guide Curve, etc.
How to assemble the parts in Assembly design workbench.
Some Important Assembly Features, like Multi-Installation, Define Multi Installation.
After Assembly, we will simulate the product with DMU Kinematics Workbench.
How to manually create simulation joints like, Revolute, Cylindrical, Planer Joints, etc.
How to use "Assembly Constraints Conversion" tool for converting assembly joints into simulation joints.
We will create sheet metal parts using "Generative sheet metal design interface"
We will going to see tools like Flanges, Wall edge, Extrusion, Default Stamping tools.
We will going to create user stamp as well and we will create dining plates and different exercises with that.
Finally we end this course with Drafting, we create standard drafting using First & Third angle projections.
We will see different view tools, like Section View, Projection View, etc.
We will learn different annotations like dimensions, text, leader.
We will also learn to create Assembly drafting and Sheet Metal Drafting.

So, Overall it's a complete course to learn CATIA. And Don't worry about your doubts, we are always there to help you during this course, Just Ask!

Who this course is for:

Individuals intending to learn the basics of CATIA.
Individuals who wants to get started with 3D modeling.
Individuals wanting to get a better job via CATIA skills.
Designers, Engineers, Makers, and Hobbyist.
Individuals who want to create their carrier in Product Design.
Individuals who wants to learn the basics of CATIA DMU Kinematics.
Individuals who wants to learn the basics of CATIA Sheet Metal.

CATIA Academy: A Comprehensive Beginner to Advanced Course

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Course content

Introduction & All About the Course1 lecture • 9min

Let's Get Started with Sketch Workbench11 lectures • 1hr 32min

Editing Tools of Operation Toolbar7 lectures • 55min

Sketch Transformation Toolbar7 lectures • 1hr 2min

Part Design Workbench: Basic Tools & Features12 lectures • 1hr 31min

Basic Part Modeling & Editing20 lectures • 2hr 48min

3D Transformation Features8 lectures • 1hr 12min

Reference Elements3 lectures • 24min

Advance Modeling & Editing Tools9 lectures • 1hr 22min

Assembly Design Workbench6 lectures • 48min

Requirements

Description

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