Learn CATIA-NX-KNOWLEDGEWARE-RULES with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 27, 2025
Installation Setup
Install CATIA or NX with Knowledgeware/Knowledge Fusion modules enabled
Configure licenses (KWA, KWE for CATIA; Knowledge Fusion for NX)
Enable scripting console/toolbars
Set file permissions for templates
Configure shared knowledge libraries
Environment Setup
Enable Knowledgeware add-ons
Load template libraries
Configure PLM rule storage
Enable scripting consoles
Set global parameters
Config Files
CATIA: .CATPart / .CATProduct with rules
NX: .prt with KF classes
Design tables (Excel)
Rule libraries
Corporate standards XML
Cli Commands
CATIA: EKL Debugger
NX: kfedit
NX: ug_command for rule refresh
CATIA: Automation via CAA
PLM rule deployment scripts
Internationalization
Multi-language parameter names
Localized rule documentation
Unit/locale support
International standard rules
Localized templates
Accessibility
Tooltips with rule explanations
Formula validation messages
Readable expression editors
Context-sensitive help
PLM documentation links
Ui Styling
Knowledge Inspector UI
Rule editor windows
Color-coded checks
Template browsing views
Parameter display panels
State Management
Parameter versions
Rule execution state
Linked expressions
Template histories
Rule execution logs
Data Management
Excel-driven design tables
PLM-linked rules
CAD file embedding
Audit logs
Template metadata