How to get Started and Navigate the 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA

October 22, 2026 Mark Potrzebowski

Are you new to 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA? This beginner-friendly video walks you through launching the software, navigating the interface, and understanding the basics of the platform. You'll also learn about user permissions, how apps are organized within the 3DEXPERIENCE, and the difference between native and web-based apps to help you get started with confidence.

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Mark Potrzebowski

Technical Training Engineer <br><br>Mark’s primary responsibilities include instructing software classes in CATIA, Smarteam, ENOVIA, Creo Parametric, and Autodesk Inventor. Receiving a B.Sc. in Computer Graphics from Purdue University with a focus in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), he is a Dassault Systèmes Certified instructor working with a variety of different workbenches in CATIA that include Part Design, Surfacing, Drafting, Sheet Metal Design, Assembly Design, Kinematics (KIN), Generative Structural Analysis (GSA), and Electrical Harness Design.

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