The Next Generation CATIA Solution Version 5 is built on a totally new scalable architecture which combines the best of the current CATIA technologies with new generation standards. It offers total single system image across native Microsoft® Windows® and UNIX® environments, and an extensible environment capable of supporting all aspects of the Digital Enterprise, from Digital Mock-up, Digital Manufacturing, to Digital Operation and Digital Plant definition. CATIA Wireframe and Surface 1 (WS1) is used to create wireframe construction elements during the preliminary design phase. It can also enrich existing 3D mechanical part design with wireframe and basic surface features. Its feature-based approach contributes to a productive and intuitive design environment where design methodologies and specifications can be captured and reused. The Version 5 system architecture offers a unique scalability environment which gives to customers the choice of selecting the optimum set of solutions, given the CAD specialization of the intended users, the complexity of the project and corresponding functional requirements. The 3 possible choices are CATIA Platform 1 (P1), CATIA P2 and CATIA P3 installations.

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