Follow this step-by-step guide to install CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE without a hitch.
Introduction
CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE works with a named licence, which is therefore linked to the user's account (email). Once invited to the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, each user will be able to install CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE on their computer(s).
Tip: CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE can be installed on as many computers as you like. It simply cannot be used on several PCs at the same time.
Prerequisites
We'll tell you straight away: if you have MacOS, it's not possible to run CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE on it. You will need a certified PC - Windows partitions on a Mac may work but are not certified by Dassault Systèmes.
On a Mac, you have access to the online 3DEXPERIENCE platform, but it can sometimes malfunction. So be careful.
You will need :
- Windows 10 or 11 Professional (no Home Edition!)
- Chrome or Edge
- An up-to-date Windows PC (remember this if your PC is new)
Hardware
A certified PC is better! You can check compatibility with the Dassault Systèmes Cloud Test.
Security
The 3DEXPERIENCE platform uses standard services for email notifications, and all emails are sent by @3ds.com (e.g. 3dexperience@3ds.com). Your IT department should not block these emails or treat them as spam.
Step 1: Connect to the 3DEXPERIENCE platform
If you have never connected to the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, you need to activate it. To do this, click on the activation link received by e-mail (from Dassault Systèmes and also sent by XDI).
Log in (or create an account) to activate the platform.
Warning: clicking on the activation link assigns a role to the person connecting. If you are not going to use 3DEXPERIENCE, do not click and transfer this to the user.
If your platform has already been activated and you want to find it again, use this generic link: https://eu1-ifwe.3dexperience.3ds.com
Step 2: Assign roles
If you have only purchased a single access to 3DEXPERIENCE, the roles are generally assigned automatically. If not, they must be assigned by the platform administrator.
1. Go to the "Platform Management" dashboard (ADMIN dashboard), then to the "Members" tab, which lets you manage the members of your platform and their roles:
2. Then, let's assign the appropriate roles by clicking on the "i" of the role you have purchased:
Note: in general, the main roles on CATIA are "Mechanical Designer" and "Mechanical and Shape Engineer".
You can see which members have been assigned this role, and you can assign it to other members by clicking on "show all":
Once this has been done, the application is available in the "compass" (3DEXPERIENCE icon in the top left-hand corner). Search for "Part Design".
Step 3: Install CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE
Simply click on the application to launch the installation.
Note: a message may appear telling you to install the Chromium Embedded Framework. Don't panic, just install it, and continue with the installation steps at the end of this article.
1. The Launcher must first be downloaded and installed:
2. Once installed, click "Continue":
Select "install all granted roles" and follow the installation steps:
Step 4: Launch CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE
Click on the "Part Design" icon to launch CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE.
You will find the "Compass" in the application, in the same way as on the platform. Then it's easy to use the other CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE applications!
Last step: plan the start-up session with XDI
After installation, make an appointment with an XDI engineer to get off to a good start with this new generation! What's more, we promise to be super friendly.