3DEXPERIENCE CATIA Generative Shape Design: Advanced Surfacing and Freeform Modeling

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This advanced course delves into the powerful capabilities of the Generative Shape Design(GSD) workbench within the Dassault Systems 3DEXPERIENCE platform. It is designed for experienced CATIA users who wish to master the creation, manipulation, and analysis of complex, aesthetically driven, and functionally optimized surfaces. You will learn to build intricate wireframe geometries and multi-surface models, essential for industries like automotive, aerospace, and consumer goods. The training emphasizes the integrated nature of GSD within the 3DEXPERIENCE ecosystem, allowing for seamless collaboration, robust data management, and the ability to leverage simulation and optimization tools for truly generative design workflows. You will gain the skills to create high-quality, continuous surfaces, analyze their properties, and prepare them for seamless integration into hybrid part designs or advanced manufacturing processes.

Course Content

Understanding the 3DEXPERIENCE Generative Design Ecosystem

Navigating the 3DEXPERIENCE platform specifically for advanced surfacing workflows.
Understanding the role of Generative Shape Design within the broader 3DEXPERIENCE portfolio (e.g., in relation to Part Design, FreeStyle Shape Design, and Simulation apps).
Leveraging 3DEXPERIENCE for collaborative shape design, data sharing, and version control of complex surface models.

Mastering Wireframe Geometry Creation for Complex Surfaces

Developing Advanced Surface Models from Wireframe Elements

Manipulating and Refining Existing Surface Geometries

Analyzing and Validating Surface Quality and Continuity

Integrating Generative Shapes into Hybrid Product Designs

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3DEXPERIENCE CATIA Generative Shape Design: Advanced Surfacing and Freeform Modeling

About Course

Course Content

Understanding the 3DEXPERIENCE Generative Design Ecosystem

Navigating the 3DEXPERIENCE platform specifically for advanced surfacing workflows.

Understanding the role of Generative Shape Design within the broader 3DEXPERIENCE portfolio (e.g., in relation to Part Design, FreeStyle Shape Design, and Simulation apps).

Leveraging 3DEXPERIENCE for collaborative shape design, data sharing, and version control of complex surface models.

Mastering Wireframe Geometry Creation for Complex Surfaces

Creating diverse 2D and 3D curves (splines, helixes, spirals, connections) with advanced continuity control (G1, G2, G3).

Generating points, lines, planes, and axes as foundational elements for surface construction.

Utilizing advanced wireframe tools like intersections, projections, and extrapolations to define intricate design intent.

Employing the contextual menus and Action Pad within 3DEXPERIENCE for efficient command access and workflow optimization.

Developing Advanced Surface Models from Wireframe Elements

Creating complex surfaces using a wide range of GSD commands, including Extrude, Revolve, Sweep (including adaptive sweeps for complex profiles), Multi-Section Surfaces, Fill, and Blend.

Understanding and controlling surface continuity (tangency, curvature) for high-quality, aesthetic, and manufacturable designs.

Implementing advanced surfacing techniques for complex forms, such as those found in automotive body panels or aerospace components.

Utilizing the parametric capabilities of GSD in 3DEXPERIENCE to enable rapid design iterations and modifications.

Manipulating and Refining Existing Surface Geometries

Performing advanced surface operations like Join, Trim, Split, and Healing to create clean and continuous surface models.

Applying features such as Fillets, Chamfers, and Offsets on complex surface geometries.

Utilizing the “Shape Structure Editor” for effective management and modification of the design specification tree.

Implementing techniques for optimizing surface quality and addressing common surface defects (e.g., gaps, overlaps).

Analyzing and Validating Surface Quality and Continuity

Employing comprehensive surface analysis tools, including curvature analysis (Zebra, Porcupine), deviation analysis, and draft analysis.

Interpreting analysis results to identify areas for design refinement and ensure manufacturability.

Performing continuity checks (e.g., G1, G2, G3) to ensure smooth transitions between surface patches.

Generating reports and visualizations of surface quality within the 3DEXPERIENCE environment for design review and communication.

Integrating Generative Shapes into Hybrid Product Designs

Seamlessly combining surface models created in GSD with solid models from Part Design within the 3DEXPERIENCE assembly context.

Understanding the impact of design changes on linked solid and surface features and managing updates effectively.

Preparing surface models for various manufacturing processes, including CNC machining, mold design, and additive manufacturing, with a focus on data integrity within 3DEXPERIENCE.

Leveraging the “Publications” functionality for robust referencing and reuse of surface geometry across multiple designs and collaborators within the platform.

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Course Content

Understanding the 3DEXPERIENCE Generative Design Ecosystem

Navigating the 3DEXPERIENCE platform specifically for advanced surfacing workflows.

Understanding the role of Generative Shape Design within the broader 3DEXPERIENCE portfolio (e.g., in relation to Part Design, FreeStyle Shape Design, and Simulation apps).

Leveraging 3DEXPERIENCE for collaborative shape design, data sharing, and version control of complex surface models.

Mastering Wireframe Geometry Creation for Complex Surfaces

Creating diverse 2D and 3D curves (splines, helixes, spirals, connections) with advanced continuity control (G1, G2, G3).

Generating points, lines, planes, and axes as foundational elements for surface construction.

Utilizing advanced wireframe tools like intersections, projections, and extrapolations to define intricate design intent.

Employing the contextual menus and Action Pad within 3DEXPERIENCE for efficient command access and workflow optimization.

Developing Advanced Surface Models from Wireframe Elements

Creating complex surfaces using a wide range of GSD commands, including Extrude, Revolve, Sweep (including adaptive sweeps for complex profiles), Multi-Section Surfaces, Fill, and Blend.

Understanding and controlling surface continuity (tangency, curvature) for high-quality, aesthetic, and manufacturable designs.

Implementing advanced surfacing techniques for complex forms, such as those found in automotive body panels or aerospace components.

Utilizing the parametric capabilities of GSD in 3DEXPERIENCE to enable rapid design iterations and modifications.

Manipulating and Refining Existing Surface Geometries

Performing advanced surface operations like Join, Trim, Split, and Healing to create clean and continuous surface models.

Applying features such as Fillets, Chamfers, and Offsets on complex surface geometries.

Utilizing the “Shape Structure Editor” for effective management and modification of the design specification tree.

Implementing techniques for optimizing surface quality and addressing common surface defects (e.g., gaps, overlaps).

Analyzing and Validating Surface Quality and Continuity

Employing comprehensive surface analysis tools, including curvature analysis (Zebra, Porcupine), deviation analysis, and draft analysis.

Interpreting analysis results to identify areas for design refinement and ensure manufacturability.

Performing continuity checks (e.g., G1, G2, G3) to ensure smooth transitions between surface patches.

Generating reports and visualizations of surface quality within the 3DEXPERIENCE environment for design review and communication.

Integrating Generative Shapes into Hybrid Product Designs

Seamlessly combining surface models created in GSD with solid models from Part Design within the 3DEXPERIENCE assembly context.

Understanding the impact of design changes on linked solid and surface features and managing updates effectively.

Preparing surface models for various manufacturing processes, including CNC machining, mold design, and additive manufacturing, with a focus on data integrity within 3DEXPERIENCE.

Leveraging the “Publications” functionality for robust referencing and reuse of surface geometry across multiple designs and collaborators within the platform.

Earn a certificate

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