• CATIA
Automation Live

CATIA API Automation / Customization (Live)

Automate & customize CATIA V5, live

  • 5 lessons
  • 22 hours
  • Advanced level
  • Live batch
CATIA API Automation / Customization (Live)

Overview

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 highlights

  • Learn CATIA from Scratch to advanced level
  • Understand CATIA Architecture and Object-Oriented Structure
  • Master over 60 Highly Used CATIA APIs
  • 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

What you’ll learn

  • Automate CATIA design workflows
  • Build reusable customization tools

Curriculum

5 lessons · 4h 17m total length

  • Video: Intro to CATIA automation30 min
  • Video: CATIA automation object model54 min
  • Video: Automating parts & products1h
  • Video: Drawings & data extraction55 min
  • Video: Customization & deployment58 min

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 can 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

This course includes

  • 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

Why learn with ApiXpert

Every enrolment comes with more than the lessons.

  • Community access

    Learn alongside other CAD engineers — ask questions, share work and get feedback.

  • Certificate of completion

    Finish the course and receive a verifiable ApiXpert certificate.

  • Interview preparation

    Interview questions and preparation material for design and automation roles.

  • Internship opportunity

    Put the course to work with a hands-on internship on real projects.

  • Freelancing jobs

    Bid on freelance CAD and automation projects posted on ApiXpert Jobs.

  • Trainer support & 1-on-1

    Get your doubts cleared by the trainer, including a 1-on-1 discussion.

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