Version Catia Today

| Version | Era | Platform | Key Characteristic | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 1981 | Mainframe | Surface modeling only. | | V4 | 1993 | UNIX / Mainframe | Legacy Solid Modeling. Still used in Defense/Aerospace archives. | | V5 | 1998 | Windows / UNIX | The Standard. File-based, modular, PC-friendly. Highly mature. | | V6 | 2008 | Client-Server | Database-driven. Eliminated files for live collaboration. | | 3DEXPERIENCE | 2012 | Cloud / Web | Platform-based. Integrates PLM, Simulation, and Cloud computing. |

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Comprehensive Guide to CATIA Versions: From Legacy V5 to the 3DEXPERIENCE Era | Version | Era | Platform | Key

Unlike many software packages that use simple numerical sequencing (e.g., AutoCAD 2024), CATIA’s version history is complex, marked by distinct technological generations, ownership changes, and a unique alphanumeric naming convention.