catia v6r2011x factsheet

8/3/2019 CATIA V6R2011x Factsheet

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CATIA V6 LEVERAGESCOMPANIES OF ALL SIBREAKTHROUGH PRO

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CATIA V6 redefines CAD from tmock-up to functional mock-upproduct development (i.e. requira PLM 2.0 platform, CATIA V6specialists.

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CATIA V6 OVERVIEW

GLOBAL COLLABORATIVEINNOVATIONBroaden CATIA usagebeyond designers to casualusers within and outside the

engineering department.Ground-breaking collaborationtools enable 3D brainstormingwithin the community of PLMusers, to reach a new level ofinnovation.

LIFELIKE EXPERIENCECATIA introduces a paradigmshift to enable first- lifeexperience and bring 3Dproduct design to life withunmatched realism. Inaddition, CATIA V6 offers

compelling simplicity andefficiency with in-context 3Dmanipulators and natural 3Doperations.

SINGLE PLM PLATFORMFOR IP MANAGEMENTHarnesses collectiveintelligence, making the


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always up-to-date productdefinition accessible to thevarious communities fromanywhere, at any time.Facilitates multi-discipline

collaboration amongdesigners, engineering users,and manufacturing users fromone unique IP repository,making the companyknowledgeware assetsavailable for all participants.

ONLINE CREATION ANDCOLLABORATIONReaches new disciplines withCATIA Systems and widensthe traditional scope of CATIAto the requirements,

functional, and logical views ofthe physical product in acollaborative manner. Thisallows for direct traceability ofthe product, from thebeginning to end phases ofcreation. CATIA V6 deliversPLM objects that matchcollaborative design

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V6R2011x OVERVIEW

CATIA SYSTEMS

Create and enjoy stimulatinglearning experiences withCATIA Systems Engineeringavailable in the educationportfolio.

Academic communities stepahead with 3D virtualmodeling & simulation ofcomplex multi-physicalsystems using CATIASystems Solutions. It is acost effective solution forreplacing physical with virtualbenchmarks.

CATIA SHAPE

CATIA V6R2011x delivers aunified environment forrendering. CATIA LiveRendering is a newinteractive, physically correctphotorealistic renderingsolution that complementsCATIAs real-time renderingand photo studio realisticsolution.


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This enables casual users,visual ergonomics experts, orstyling review participants tobenefit from high quality

interactive ray tracing that isfully integrated in CATIA V6.

CATIA V6R2011x deliverstop quality surfacesachievement for body work inthe automotive industry, withsuperior user experiencefrom CATIA Imagine &Shape.

CATIA Imagine & Shape, thevirtual clay modeler based onsubdivision surfacetechnology, delivers world-class surface tools to addressbody shape details such ascutting face plus superior

usability tools for designers.Designers take alsoadvantage of real-timerendering visual feedbackduring the creation phase.This makes CATIA Imagine &Shape fully suitable for bodydesign in automotiveindustry.

CATIA MECHANICAL

CATIA V6R2011x introduces2 new products for fastenersthat are fully integrated in theV6 PLM platform. CATIAV6R2011x delivers fullsupport of automotive andaerospace fasteningprocesses that includesconcurrent engineering,lifecycle, change and

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CATIA V6R2011x deliversmass and inertia decisionmaking tools to supportcompliancys rules.

CATIA V6R2011x deliversefficient computation andoptimization of the globalweight and inertia ofproducts. This allows forbetter performance and helps

reduce the ecologicalfootprint. A decision-makingtool facilitates analysis of theweight distribution on theproducts components andgives valuable information forcompliancy rules.

CATIA V6R2011x integratesthe designer workspaceprocess for collaboration,enabling designers to

proceed with their designinvestigations at their ownpace.

Designers can now pursuecomplex design activities ona single product referencewhile controlling whenchanges are propagatedbetween team members,facilitating their collaboration.The designer workspaceenables designers to work ona stable reference of the


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master without updates beingautomatically incorporated.The workspace ownerdecides when to promote hismodifications to the masterreference, and when to takeinto account modificationsperformed to the master data.

CATIA EQUIPMENT

CATIA V6R2011x introducesCATIA Flexible Circuit Boardproduct to leverage thecollaborative design offlexible circuit boards for thehigh tech and auto supplychain industries.

Smaller and smarter productswith more electronics requirecircuit boards designed onflexible supports. CATIAFlexible Circuit Board

delivers a fully automatedprocess for the design anddevelopment of electro-mechanical devices. It alsoprovides a collaborativedesign approach withElectronic CAD systems(ECAD) via efficient designchange management.

CATIA V6R2011x providesautomated 3D physical

generation from 2D and 3Dlogical specifications andintroduces the new CATIASystems Generative 3D WireHarness Design product.

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CATIA V6 DOMAINS AND

V6R2011x

ENHANCEMENTS

CATIA SYSTEMS

Across industries, productsare getting increasinglycomplex, involving manymore engineering disciplines,with the value shifting fromthe products themselves tothe actual servicesdemanding customers expectfrom these products.

SYSTEMS ENGINEERINGA collaborative systemengineering methodology is

critical to address thesetransformations. CATIASystems uniquely captures,manages, and tracks productrequirements with fulltraceability, ensuring thatthese early requirements aremet accurately all along theproduct development cycle,from functional architectureand logical breakdown tophysical design and testing.

BEHAVIOR MODELING &SIMULATIONWith CATIA Systems, thecomponents from multipledisciplines (such asmechanics, thermodynamics,and electricity includingelectronics) as well as thenumerous interactionsbetween them are modeledon a unique commonplatform to enable dynamicsimulation of the completesystem via a virtual

prototype. The behavior ofthe product in operation isassessed while variousdesign alternatives can betested very early on.


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Key V6R2011xENHANCEMENT FOR CATIASYSTEMS:

Create and enjoy astimulating learningexperience with CATIA

Systems Engineeringavailable in the educationportfolio

Academic communities stepahead with 3D virtualmodeling and simulation ofcomplex multi-physicalsystems using CATIASystems Solutions. Studentsusually learn how to design acomplex system with arequirements analysis, a

functional architecture, and alogical description of itsbehavior. By conductingthese steps on CATIA,learning is easier as studentscan now experiment, debug,and validate the behavior oftheir system in 3D. TheCATIA model of the system isnot just a real time geometricanimation. It actuallyreproduces the combinedbehavior of the physical

product, the control software,the real time drivers input,the sensors, and the motorspower. When ready, theprogram can be generatedand the code uploaded to dotasks such as pilot a robot.

Take benefit from the newFlexible Bodies Library

The mechanical behavior offlexible bodies, defined ashomogeneous beams, can be

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surfaces, CATIA Shapecovers all the surfacecreation and modificationneeds. It also supports thecomplete reverse engineeringprocess from the import ofdigitized data to therecovering andfinalization/completion of highquality surfaces.

INDUSTRIAL DESIGNCombining a unique andintuitive virtual clay modelingapproach with free-formsurfaces, CATIA Shape is atthe service of industrialdesigners and their creativity.Starting 3D ideation fromscratch or from 2D sketches,

industrial designers canmanipulate shapes withunrivaled freedom, but alsotake full advantage of a truecreativity accelerator toquickly explore and test manymore ideas in the earlyconceptual phase. CATIAShape also provides real-time visualization for instantevaluation and photorealisticMental Ray rendering,allowing designers to make

better and faster decisions

MECHANICAL SURFACESCATIA Shape providesadvanced technologies formechanical surfacing, basedon a powerful specification-driven modeling approach.This solution brings high-endquality surface modeling fordetailed designers andpromotes efficient concurrentengineering between styling

and engineering worlds inorder to optimize the productdesign workflow.

COMPOSITESSpanning from preliminary toengineering detailed designand manufacturingpreparation, CATIA Shapeprovides unique capabilities


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for designers of compositesstructures to work indedicated design in-contextenvironments to integratestructural, assembly, andmanufacturing requirementsearly in the compositesdesign process and therebyanticipate and avoidproblems.

Key V6R2011xENHANCEMENTS FOR CATIASHAPE:

Introduces CATIA LiveRendering solution basedon mental images iray

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new interactive, physicallycorrect, and photo-realisticrendering solution that is fastand simple to use. This newtool for visualizationintroduces a tremendoustechnological breakthroughthanks to the use of a newinteractive ray tracing engine(iray from mental images)that is fully integrated intoCATIA V6. There is no longerany need to wait a long timefor rendering. CATIA LiveRendering requires only asmall number of settings toget photorealistic results inan interactive manner. Itprogressively refines theimage until the desired detailis achieved, providing asingle process that smoothlycombines interactive pre-visualization and final framerendering. CATIA LiveRendering comes withpredefined rendering scenes

that use a subset ofcommands to quickly changethe environment, viewpoint,material, and exposure,enabling immediate, out ofthe box use.

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interactive tool called theBatch Monitor (accessed in aCATIA session viaTools/Utility), that uses theinput criteria of searching themodels to be processed andthe level of simplification. Theoutputs are a set of distilledmodels on the database.

Provides new RollingOffset command for theGenerative Shape Designworkbench

With the new Rolling Offsetcommand, you can veryeasily create a rolling offsetcurve from any given curve inone single shot, instead of

having to create multipledifferent features to obtainthe same output.

Improves robustness forthe Offset command withinthe Generative ShapeDesign workbench

In some cases, the Offsetcommand cannot computethe offset surface due to alocal curvature defect or a

pointed surface. A new optionis added to improve therobustness of the Offsetcommand, providing theability to regularize the offsetresult locally instead ofglobally. The localregularization optionimproves the number ofsuccessful computations byadding some localadaptations to the offsetsurface. With the new option

the offset result is closer tothe offset theoretical result,but is also more topologicallycomplex with additional sub-elements.

Extends capabilities for thePatch from Curvescommand within the CATIA


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ICEM Shape Design Centerworkbench

The Patch from Curvescommand extends its abilityto create a surface betweencurve and surface edges toinclude the ability to projectthe curve inputs onto surfacesupports, imposing a degreeof surface continuity to theresult, while allowing the userto perform internal surfacesmoothing. This newfunction optimizes userworkflow and commandinteraction to deliverimproved surface quality andfeature stability.

Provides CurveParameterizationadaptation for severalcommands within theCATIA ICEM Shape DesignCenter workbench

During the adjustment ofapproximation settings ofcurve results that areassociated to a surface, acommon requirement is toimpose a parameterization of

the curve output result suchthat it is aligned and sharesthe same characteristics asthe support surface. Inresponse to this requirement,the Curve Conversion, SplitCurve, and Intersectioncommands have beenextended to offer a newoption to adapt theparameterization of the resultwith the one of the input, thusenabling the user to manage

output quality and improvethe workflow and its re-use indownstream operations.

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DETAILED DESIGNHighly integrated toolsautomate the detailed designprocess and provide a smartmanagement of complexassemblies, from partpositioning throughmechanical assemblyconstraints definition todrawing generation andassembly consistency checksthanks to mechanismssimulation.

MANUFACTURINGPREPARATIONAdvanced process-drivenfunctionalities, such as theautomatic definition of

complex drafts and fillets tooptimize foundry and forgetooling design of forged andcomplex cast parts, ensurethat manufacturing intent iscaptured in the early stagesof design to avoid manual,lengthy operations, as well asimprove manufacturabilityand productivity.

Key V6R2011xENHANCEMENTS FOR CATIAMECHANICAL:

Offers live edition ofconstraints in Assemblyworkbench

The Assembly workbenchnow provides faster assemblyconstraint definition. You canmodify every constraintattribute (value, mode,orientation, activation,options, and reroute) in avery natural way by dragging

manipulator arrows, selectingicons, or entering values.Constraint edition isimmersed in 3D and is moreproductive because of theability to directly manipulatein the assembly context.


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Manages mass and inertiadeclaration, computation,and analysis

Using Weight, Center ofGravity, an assembly can beinspected from weight andinertia aspects. Weight andinertia management isprovided everywhere inCATIA for any product orsub-product. When getting apart from a sub-contractor,users can associate adeclared weight for the part inthe navigation window.Weight can also be computedaccording to material orapplicative specifications. Forinstance, changes such as

adding a covering on wires orrouting different electricalelements are taken intoaccount when updating theweight and center of gravityof an electrical harness. ADistribution tool ensures theinspection of the parts of anassembly from the heaviestto the lightest. Color codinghelps to review the weightand to focus on the relevantsub-assemblies if the overall

weight must decrease. Thedynamic inertia computationcan be part of a compliancyprocess, as weight is one ofthe most important impactson a design from thepreliminary design stage allthe way to manufacturing.

Integrates two newfastening workbenches forfastening design andfastening review processes

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commands ensure steadymanagement of configuredproducts resulting in animproved design tomanufacturing process.Design enhancements canbe taken into account withoutspending time on numerousupdates, and collaboration isfacilitated as users benefitfully from the V6 PLMplatform, improving theoverall design process.

Integrates Validation andInterference Simulation

This enhancementstrengthens collaborationbetween analysts and

integrators or mechanicalengineers. When an analystidentifies interferences, amechanical engineer oftenneeds to check whether theyimpact a particular designpossibly to propose designenhancements. With livevalidation commands,engineers can create avalidation directly from aninterference simulation,providing validation

capabilities (slides, review,and measures) within thesame editor as thesimulation. Consequently,slides can benefit from theinterference viewcustomization (view point,parts colors, contexttransparency, interferencegeometry, and ambience)and remain associative withinterferences. Integrators canalso take advantage of the

completeness of thevalidation capabilities topresent modification needs tomulti-discipline actors indecision meetings.

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In the Mold Toolingworkbench, you can insertgates to fill the mold cavity,easily creating an efficientplastic flow circuit. Similarly,the definition of the coolantchannel benefits from veryergonomic tools. Theaccuracy of these operationsminimizes the warping andsharpening of parts moldedby plastic injection. Forexample, it is moreproductive to create mainstandard plastic mold basesfrom a supplier. The Toolingdesign workbench is alsomore productive. Themanipulation robot ensuresaccurate component

positioning and toolingimpacts are more automatedthrough one-shotcomputation and coloreddisplays.

Completes the assemblyconstraints offer with thescrew joint

Building assemblies is eveneasier with the screwengineering connection. This

connection can be composedof a cylindrical coincidence, acontrolled offset, a controlledhinge, ora coupling betweenthe offset and the hinge.

Provides a very affordabledirect modeler, Bend PartDesign

A sheetmetal part can nowbe designed simply bypushing and pulling faces, yet

consistency in the edition ofcontextual behaviors likebend, corner, and chamfer ismaintained in spite of anygeometry change thatimpacts them.

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Power Copy features,maintaining links withgeometry.

CATIA EQUIPMENTCATIA Equipment providesan integrated environmentthat enables the collaborativedetailed design of electronic,electrical, and fluidic systemsin context of a virtual product.While design is driven by thesystem logical definition toensure conformity withproduct specifications, fulltraceability, and configurationmanagement, knowledgerules are integrated to enablethe automatic compliance tostandards throughout the

design process, all the way tothe production of associativedocumentation formanufacturing. Such anintegrated environmentimproves design quality,drastically reduces timeneeded for modifications, andminimizes errors.

ELECTRICALCATIA Equipment delivers adedicated electro-mechanical

end-to-end solution fordesigning and documentingelectrical modules in allindustries that design electric,electronic and electro-mechanic components.

PIPING & TUBINGCATIA Equipment alsoprovides general layout toolsfor intelligent placement ofparts as well as a full set ofrouting and parts placement

methods.

Key V6R2011xENHANCEMENTS FOR CATIAEQUIPMENT:

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CATIA Flexible Circuit Boardenables the modeling of aflexible circuit board within avirtual mock-up and facilitatescollaboration with electronicCAD systems. Efficientcollaboration optimizesdesign by improving oreliminating the errorsassociated with disjointedhandoffs between flexiblecircuit board, prototyping, andmanufacturing. CATIAFlexible Circuit Boardoptimizes design efficiencyby leveraging a fullyautomated, streamlined, andcost-efficient process for thedesign and development of

electronic devices.

Improves collaborationbetween systemsarchitects and electricaldesigners

CATIA Systems Generative3D Wire Harness Designunifies the logical definition ofa wire harness and itsphysical mockup in a singleworkflow. A 3D physical wire

harness and placement canbe automatically generatedfrom its 2D logical schematicand 3D space reservationdefinition. Overall designchange management cost isdramatically reduced andquality is improved thanks tothe tight coupling of both thelogical and physical aspects.Reusing logical information tobuild physical data will savethe users time by avoiding

doing the work twice, first forthe logical design, andsecond for the 3D design.Provides automatic signalrouting for the aerospace,shipbuilding, and energyindustries

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contribution of electrical andfluidic systems to the globalweight and inertia ofproducts. As these systemsbecome more and morepresent in products, theirimpact is growing. It isbecoming crucial to optimizethese systems to improveperformance and reduce theecological footprint ofproducts.

Completes the CATIAsystems Logical Electrical& Fluid Design productwith logical fluidicsemantics

Systems architects can

capture the functional andlogical conceptual designs ofmulti-discipline systems,including the equipment, withtheir electrical andpiping/tubing connectivity.CATIA Systems LogicalElectrical & Fluidic Designnow provides fluidicsemantics to CATIA Systemswith dedicated extensions ofthe logical model such aspiping and tubing lines, pipes

and tubes, and equipment.

Introduces flat cablerepresentation for 3D wireharness design

A new, dedicated 3Drepresentation for flat cablesnotably handles the torsion ofthe cable's profile all along itscenter curve. Using the flexalgorithm, this torsion can becomputed and used toaccurately rotate the flat

cable profile along the branchcurve. This makes it possibleto design flat cables withmore realistic behavior,increasing the models qualityand comprehension.

DESIGN KNOWLEDGE &REUSE


Design Knowledge & Re-useenables companies to model,capitalize and re-use the fullcomplexity of theirengineering knowledge inorder to accelerate andsecure drastically theirproduct developmentprocesses. DesignKnowledge and Re-useaccelerates a companysbusiness processes whileensuring compliance with itsbest practices and takingadvantage of its collectiveknow-how. It provides anaccess to advanced designparameterization, knowledgecapture as well asoptimization tools, and

enables the definition ofstandard rules and checks fordesign quality assessment.

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