CATIA API Automation / Customization
- 12 Hours
- 8 Chapters
- 60+ Topics
Description
This CATIA API course is designed to teach you how to automate repetitive design tasks and develop custom tools using CATIA’s powerful automation capabilities. Starting from the fundamentals, you’ll explore the basics of programming with VBA or VB.NET (based on your preference), and gradually learn how to interact with CATIA’s object model to create macros, automate part and assembly creation, extract BOMs, generate drawings, and streamline complex workflows.
Whether you’re a design engineer, CAD professional, or mechanical student aiming to enhance productivity, this course will equip you with the skills to develop custom CATIA solutions tailored to real-world industrial needs. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to build intelligent applications that save time, minimize errors, and increase design efficiency.
Course Requirements
- Programming knowledge is required. If you are not familiar with C#, we recommend enrolling in the bundle course that includes C# training.
- Basic Computer Skills
- Laptop/Desktop With CATIA, Visual Studio Installed
- Commitment to Practice
- Basic SolidWorks Modelling Knowledge
- Participation in Community Discussions
Who Should Enroll
- Individuals Looking to Adapt to New Technology and Upgrade Their Skills
- Individuals Looking for Career Change and Transition to High-Paying Job.
- Professionals in Mechanical Engineering Fields.
- Product Designers and CAD Engineers Engineering Students.
- Freelancers and Small Business Owners in Mechanical Design
- Educators in Mechanical Design and Engineering
- Corporate Teams Seeking Employee Training and Skill Development
- Engineering Students and Recent Graduates
Course Highlights
- Learn CATIA from Scratch to advanced level
- Understand CATIA Architecture and Object-Oriented Structure
- Master over 60 Highly Used CATIAAPIs
- UI development in Visual Studio (C#), VBA, Macro.
- Integrating Microsoft Excel and CATIA for Automation / customization.
- Develop a Comprehensive Project in C# with Advanced Techniques
- Automate and Streamline Workflow Processes in CATIA
- Learn Debugging and Troubleshooting Techniques for API Automation
- Apply Real-World Automation Examples to Enhance Productivity
Materials Included
- Recorded Video Lectures
- Course Handbook or eBook
- Sample Code Project / Snippets (VBA and C#)
- Practical Exercises and Assignments
- API Reference Guide
- Discussion Forum / Community Access
- Certificate of Completion
- Resource Links and Further Reading
- Debugging and Troubleshooting Tips
Course Curriculum
Lesson 1: Getting Started & Understanding SolidWorks Architecture.
Lesson 2: SolidWorks Macro.
Lesson 3: Getting started with sketch. (VBA).
Lesson 4: Getting Started with Modelling. (VBA).
Lesson 5: Create User Form. (VBA).
Lesson 6: Getting started with sketch (C# in Visual Studio Environment)
Lesson 7: Getting Started with Modelling (C# in Visual Studio Environment)
Lesson 8: Create User Form. (C#)
Lesson 9: API's & Methods.
- Open Existing File.
- Get Document Count.
- Close All Documents.
- Rebuild Document.
- Quit SolidWorks.
- Get Default Template.
- Equation Manager.
- Custom Property Manager.
Lesson 10: Save File with File browser, UI Enhancement.
Lesson 11: System Options and Document Properties.
Lesson 12: Mass Properties: Mass, Volume, Density, Surface area, Principal moments of inertia, Moments of inertia.
Lesson 12: Transverse through Feature.
- Manager Tree.
- Get First Feature.
- Get Next Feature.
- Set Material.
- Set Color.
- Get Face Count.
- Select Face.
- Set Face Name.
- Get Edge Count.
Lesson 13: Assembly Concepts, Techniques and API's.
- Get Assembly Template.
- Add Component to Assembly.
- Zoom to Fit.
- Add Concentric Mate.
- Add Distance Mate.
- Add Coincident Mate.
Lesson 14: Drawing Concepts, Techniques and API's.
- Get Drawing Template.
- Set & Get default Custom Template.
- Add Models to Drawing.
- Create Various Drawing Views.
- Set scale.
Lesson 15: Create Sectional Drawing Views.
Lesson 16: Drawing Sheet Coordinates.
Lesson 17: Drawing Views.
- Create Detailed View.
- Set Dimension for Selected Entity.
- Set Position.
- Auto Dimension.
- Create Text/Note.
- Insert General Table.
- Adjust Table Size.
- Fill Custom Values/Text in Table.
- Export Drawing to PDF, DXF etc,
Lesson 18: Excel Workbook.
- Connect Excel Work Book to SolidWorks.
- Print All Components in Assembly to Excel Workbook.
Lesson 19: Production Release.
- Application/.exe.
- Add-in.
Lesson 20: Sketch, Coordinates, Model.
Lesson 21: Assembly: Import Components, Positioning, Mate.
Lesson 22: Drawing: Import Model, Create View, Add Note, Add Dimension, BOM.
Lesson 23: Testing.
Lesson 23: Production Release.
FAQ
This course requires basic SolidWorks modeling skills, but no prior programming experience is needed.
The trial version, priced at ₹99, gives you access to the first lesson (20 minutes). You'll get a sneak peek into the course content and teaching style to decide if it's right for you.
The course is self-paced, so you can go through the materials at your convenience. On average, most students complete it in a few weeks depending on their learning speed and practice time.
You’ll have access to community discussions, and technical support to ensure a smooth learning experience.
Yes! Based on availability, we offer both paid and unpaid internships, as well as freelance and Job opportunities for select students who has CSWP- API certification.
Yes, upon successful completion, you will receive a certificate to showcase your expertise in SolidWorks API customization and automation.
Absolutely! While a basic understanding of SolidWorks modeling is needed, no programming knowledge is required. The course is designed for beginners and professionals alike.
This course will equip you with cutting-edge automation skills in SolidWorks, making you highly competitive in industries like automotive, aerospace, and product design. It’s perfect for those looking to upgrade their skills or transition into high-paying roles.
Salaries vary based on experience and expertise. In India, the average salary for professionals skilled in SolidWorks API is around ₹6-12 lakhs per year, while highly experienced individuals can earn upwards of ₹20 lakhs or more. In the USA, average salaries range from $60,000 to $100,000 per year, with top professionals earning over $120,000 annually.
SolidWorks is widely used across industries such as automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, and product design. Some top companies using SolidWorks include Tesla, Boeing, Ford, General Electric, John Deere, Siemens, Schneider Electric, and many small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) in engineering and design.
In India, thousands of companies use SolidWorks, spanning industries such as automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, and consumer products. It's estimated that 5,000 to 6,000 companies rely on SolidWorks for design, prototyping, and engineering tasks. This includes a mix of large multinational corporations and small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) that focus on precision design and automation. As the demand for CAD skills grows, more companies are adopting SolidWorks to streamline their design and engineering processes.
Community Access
Get Lifetime Access to CATIA API Community and Receive/Offer Help to/from Various CATIA API Professionals.
Certifications
Online Verification with QR Code, and Internship Certificate.
Interview Preparation Materials
Handouts to help you prepare for CATIA interview
Unpaid Internship
Unpaid Internship from 2 to 6 Months (Available).
Paid Internship
Paid Internship from 1 to 6 Months (Onboarded Based on Availability, Limited Seats Only)
Freelancing / Job Opportunity
Get a Change to Work with Us, (Onboarded Based on Availability and Skill Level, Limited Seats Only.)
