Learn CATIA-SCRIPTS with Real Code Examples

Generate a batch of standard parts with parametric dimensions from Excel data

Automate creation of assembly constraints for hundreds of components

Automatically generate drawings with annotations from 3D models

Integrate part metadata with a PLM system for lifecycle management

Implement custom user interface buttons in CATIA to trigger scripts

Check CATIA version compatibility with scripts

Verify object hierarchy and API usage

Ensure all required documents are open

Debug scripts using message boxes or logging

Validate parameter values and external data sources

Run scripts on sample parts before production

Verify geometric results and assembly constraints

Check parameter-driven values against source data

Ensure scripts do not corrupt existing documents

Test batch scripts on multiple documents for stability

Deploy scripts via Macro Manager in CATIA

Assign scripts to custom toolbar buttons or menu items

Schedule batch scripts for overnight processing

Integrate with PLM workflows for automated part generation

Provide documentation for end users on usage and parameters

CATIA V5 or V6 software

CATIA Macro Editor

VBScript or Python IDE

PLM or ERP integration tools

Version control systems for scripts

Excel, CSV, or database for parameter-driven modeling

PLM systems for metadata and lifecycle management

ERP systems for bill-of-material automation

Other Dassault software (ENOVIA, DELMIA) via API

Custom GUI integrations in CATIA toolbar

Record macros first to understand steps

Reuse scripts across projects

Parameterize inputs for flexibility

Test scripts on small samples before full deployment

Document scripts for team collaboration

Maintaining scripts across CATIA version upgrades

Debugging complex scripts without advanced IDE tools

Handling large assemblies efficiently

Integrating scripts with enterprise data systems

Ensuring reproducibility and reliability in automated workflows