This professional how-to guide introduces CATIA V5 users to all of the information they need for successful feature-based design and 3D computer modeling. Fast-paced yet comprehensive coverage includes customizing toolbars, developing relationships between 2D geometrical elements, feature-based modeling, creating assemblies models, interacting with 3D solid model features, and more! Issues of data exchange and interoperability between V4 and V5 are also addressed, making this manual a must for every serious CATIA user.

Product Benefits:

• real-world examples illustrate "whys" and "hows" of optimizing powerful CATIA V5 functionality to solve modern industry problems
• step-by-step methods and techniques are readily translated, making them easy for beginners to apply throughout the product development process
• productivity-enhancing tips underscore key concepts, enabling new users to save time and avoid pitfalls while working quickly toward proficiency
• an entire chapter introduces the Windows environment and key functionality, providing V4 legacy users with a trouble-free migration path
• a back-of-book CD-ROM provides drawing files and projects