Learn CATIA-NX-KNOWLEDGEWARE-RULES with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 27, 2025
Learning Path
Understand parametric CAD
Learn formulas & parameters
Practice writing rules
Master EKL/KF
Create enterprise templates
Skill Improvement Plan
Week 1: Parameters & expressions
Week 2: Rules & checks
Week 3: Templates
Week 4: Enterprise libraries
Week 5: PLM integration
Interview Questions
Explain how Knowledgeware evaluates rules.
Difference between rule, check, and reaction?
How do you avoid cyclic dependencies?
Explain EKL/KF syntax fundamentals.
How do you design robust templates?
Cheat Sheet
CATIA: Insert -> Knowledge -> Rule
CATIA: EKL Browser -> Execute
NX: 'kfedit' to open Knowledge Fusion editor
Expressions = param linking
Excel tables = design tables
Books
CATIA Knowledgeware Mastery
Knowledge Fusion for NX
Rule-Based CAD Design
Engineering Automation with EKL
Parametric CAD Systems
Tutorials
CATIA EKL basics
NX Knowledge Fusion intro
Rule-driven parametric modeling
Template automation tutorials
Design table training
Official Docs
CATIA Knowledgeware User Guide
NX Knowledge Fusion Reference
Dassault EKL documentation
Siemens RBD manuals
Community Links
CATIA user groups
Siemens NX forums
CAD scripting GitHub repos
Engineering automation blogs
Corporate PLM communities
Community Support
CATIA User Communities
Siemens Community Forums
StackExchange CAD forums
Engineering YouTube channels
Company-internal rule libraries