FCM CAT.Assistant
FCM CAT.Assistant: Versatile Toolkit for CATIA V5
Speeds up design processes and reduces repetitive tasks
Daily work with the CATIA V5 design software is essential for engineers. However, many steps are repeated, leading to inefficient workflows and wasted time. This is where the FCM CAT.Assistant comes in. As an extension of CATIA V5, it offers functions that automate entire workflows with just a few clicks, significantly accelerating your design process.
Increasing Efficiency with the FCM CAT.Assistant:
Cut bodywork processing time by up to 85%
Reduce geometry conversion processes by up to 80%
Reduce the number of clicks to identify an object’s dependencies by up to 90%
Benefits of the FCM CAT.Assistant:
- Fast and seamless use of external data (e.g., STL, CAE meshes) and extraction of metadata from files
- High-quality rendering and animation of components or assemblies for management presentations
- Enhanced model management functions for faster and more organized work in CATIA
- Creation of flexible and robust geometries for quicker part adjustments
- Automatic and customizable derivation of part information for bill of materials (BOM) generation
Dynamic Rendering in CATIA V5
The advanced rendering functions in CATIA V5 not only enhance visualization but also enable seamless creation of videos and animations.
By integrating templates, the process is automated, allowing for the quick and effortless generation of reproducible results for professional design presentations.
Efficient Data Integration in CATIA V5
Powerful features for seamless integration of external data formats such as STL or FE meshes enable fast processing of all external information. This significantly reduces the manual effort required for creating CATIA geometries.
FAQs
▼ 1. What is the CAT.Assistant?
The CAT.Assistant is an extension of CATIA V5. The software is easily installed as a plug-in and includes numerous features designed to make the work of engineers easier. The focus is on saving time, efficient design, minimizing clicks, and creating robust geometries that are easy to understand and generate.
▼ 2. What benefits do engineers gain from using the CAT.Assistant?
Engineers save significant time thanks to a library of automated functions that reduce errors, largely eliminate repetitions, significantly decrease the number of clicks, and help generate more transparent and robust geometries.
▼ 3. I have been a CATIA designer for over 20 years and have created my own library of helper functions. Can the FCM CAT.Assistant offer me additional benefits?
As engineers build their own time-saving tools over the years, these functions are often highly specialized for specific use cases and must be adapted for new applications. The FCM CAT.Assistant offers generic helper functions that apply to many practical scenarios. Therefore, the software typically complements existing functions, bringing additional value without replacing what you’ve already created.
▼ 4. How easy is it to work with the FCM CAT.Assistant?
The FCM CAT.Assistant extends the familiar CATIA V5 toolbar, making it ready for immediate use. An online help feature explains the functions in the same way engineers are accustomed to from CATIA.
▼ 5. How long does it take to get familiar with the FCM CAT.Assistant?
For engineers already familiar with CATIA, no significant training time is required.
▼ 6. How flexible is the FCM CAT.Assistant in terms of expansion?
The FCM CAT.Assistant utilizes a Python function library that is easy to expand. Customer requests can typically be quickly addressed based on smaller projects.
▼ 7. How much does the FCM CAT.Assistant cost?
The FCM CAT.Assistant is offered on an annual rental basis, including technical support. Discount tiers are available for orders of 5 licenses or more. For a price indication, please contact our sales department.