The version series of CATIA software running on the workstation is version 4. Because many of its modeling tools can achieve similar modeling effects in different ways, users must strictly grasp the nuances of various tools in order to choose them correctly. Therefore, for the workstation version, professional training is often needed to master it. Dassault has also introduced some more professional software packages for users' convenience.
Happily, Dassault has now released CATIA V5, which can run on various platforms, especially microcomputer platforms. This not only saves users a lot of hardware costs, but also makes it more convenient for users to use because of its friendly user interface.
From the development of CATIA software, we can find that the current CAD/CAM software is more intelligent and supports the whole life cycle of digital manufacturing enterprises and products.