Mouse controls
Practice rotate, pan, zoom, selection, and the mouse-button sequences that often slow down new CATIA users.
No CATIA license required
Learn CATIA 3DExperience (3DX) at home without a CATIA license.
Build CATIA 3DExperience (3DX) workflow confidence on your Windows PC before you ever sit at a licensed workstation. 3DXTrain gives you one full year of access to structured lessons and a simulator that teaches CATIA-style commands, mouse movements, and design habits.
The access problem
CATIA is hard to practice when you do not already have CATIA.
CATIA 3DExperience (3DX) is expensive industrial CAD software, and access is usually controlled by employers, schools, or licensed workstations. That makes it difficult for students, job seekers, and career changers to practice before a class, interview, or new job.
- You can study before you have access to an employer CATIA seat.
- You can repeat lessons without waiting for lab time or classroom availability.
- You can arrive at a college lab or employer workstation with less anxiety.
- You can keep skills current while preparing for aerospace design or manufacturing work.
The 3DXTrain solution
Practice CATIA-style workflows in a Windows simulator.
3DXTrain does not install CATIA. It gives you a local training simulator that recreates CATIA-style menus, prompts, mouse movements, and guided exercises so you can learn the workflow before using the real software.
What you can practice without CATIA installed
The simulator is built to help you understand how CATIA expects you to think, select, move, and build geometry.
Workbench navigation
Learn how CATIA workbenches, toolbars, menus, and prompts guide the design process.
Sketcher workflows
Build familiarity with profiles, constraints, dimensions, and edit behavior before using a licensed workstation.
Feature creation
Practice the order of operations for creating and editing common part features.
Specification tree
Learn how the model tree is used to organize, select, inspect, and edit CATIA geometry.
Guided command sequences
Follow structured exercises that teach where to click, what to select, and how to recover from common mistakes.
College proof
Used in partner college CATIA training.
Everett Community College and Pierce College use XDT simulation-based CATIA training for students who need structured CATIA 3DExperience (3DX) instruction.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need CATIA installed?
No. The training uses the XDT CADSimulator so you can practice CATIA-style workflows without installing CATIA.
Is this actual CATIA?
No. It is an independent simulator designed for training. It teaches CATIA 3DExperience (3DX)-style commands, interactions, and workflows, but it is not a licensed CATIA production system.
Will this help when I get access to CATIA?
Yes. The goal is to help you understand the interface, workflow order, mouse behavior, and design habits before you sit at a licensed CATIA workstation.
Does it run on Mac?
The simulator is designed for Windows PCs. Mac users would need a Windows environment capable of running the simulator.
How long do I have access?
Private student enrollment includes one full year of access.
Can I try it first?
Yes. Use the free demo containing four training modules to see the simulator and training style before enrolling.
Learn the workflow before you get the workstation.
Start building CATIA 3DExperience (3DX) confidence with one full year of online lessons and simulator practice.