When working with large assemblies in CATIA V5, there are a number of settings, practices, and other factors which influence the graphics performance and interaction speed experienced by end users. For the end-user and administrator alike, knowing what options are available, what effect they have, and how to implement them, is invaluable to getting the most performance and productivity out of CATIA V5 with large assemblies. This session will review CATIA settings, end-user practices, hardware, and operating system considerations which affect the performance of CATIA when working with large assemblies.

In this insightful session, attendees will see first-hand how Cessna Aircraft uses CATIA’s Knowledgeware products to capture, store, and re-use corporate data across their enterprise. Julia Waterbury will walk attendees through identifying the right component for knowledge capture, using Knowledge Advisor (KWA) to capture the corporate knowledge embodied in that component, and finally packaging and deploying the intelligent component through Product Knowledge Templates (PKT). Users will also see some ROI numbers that will show them the real value of capturing and re-using corporate knowledge through CATIA’s Knowledgeware products.

This presentation will introduce the new COE CATIA Version 5 hardware benchmark. Topic to be discussed is how COE has introduced this important member benefit to better help you & your company select hardware for your CATIA users. Included in the presentation will be a discussion of test scenarios, performance measurement tools & results analysis. Your input will be input to help set the direction of the benchmark so bring your ideas!

The CATIA V5 CATSettings, known by users as the Tools->Options attributes, allows a greater freedom for user customization of their CATIA V5 environment. With this freedom also comes the job of maintaining and configuring these files to ensure optimum performance and setup of user’s CATIA V5 session based on design discipline, program, site, and 3rd party application usage. This is where a CATSettings administrator comes in handy. This presentation will discuss the life of a CATSettings Administrator at LM Aero: from the challenges of designing the LM Aero CATSettings architecture, the process of making CATSettings modifications, and the challenge of migrating CATSettings for each CATIA Release. Also, some lessons learned on how some CATSettings can adversely affect your users CATIA V5 session when they modify their CATSettings.

Objectives is to develop professional relationships amongst KBErs, Raise issues and hot topics, gather thoughts on future COE events and offerings. We will provide you an update on "COE KBE Best Practices Document Effort" -- spearhaded by DPC-KBE Committee. Will discuss "What has been done; Why KBE best practice (KBP) document is needed; Who is involved in the taskforce". Will review the Table of Contents & Work Completed by the taskforce. WE would discuss new assignments and how you would be able to contribute to the KBP document. We are looking for authors/reviewers to contribute/edit additional sections.

The licensing environment for a CAD/CAM system is a necessary part of the overall system’s ability to function. Understanding the workings of the license environment and choosing the right licensing tools to gather key information for administrative needs brings about questions sometimes difficult to find answers to. At past COE events, many LUM questions have been asked outside of the breakout sessions. To benefit all those interested, this Q&A session was prepared by a LUM Developer and a PLM Tech Support Rep to discuss some frequently asked questions. A good portion of this session will be reserved for your questions.

This general session demonstrates how POWER 6 technology improves ENOVIA performances in their various line of products.