This software is considered to be one of the most functional 3D CAD platforms with integrated PLM functionality and excellent integrations focused on modeling objects for production. Gehry Technologies have used this software as a BIM modeling solution. The solution is called the Digital Project, but it has not been updated to date. CATIA software is extremely difficult to master, but its capabilities in developing production-oriented BIM models are the most advanced of all the BIM and 3D CAD solutions mentioned. It is distinguished by the ability to model objects of any curved shape, which can naturally be expected from software, which dominates the automotive and aerospace industries, the sectors, who developed technology and progress from which the concept of BIM emerged. The program supports the open IFC data format and allows the generation of detailed 2D documentation from the generated 3D models. It also has excellent functionality for creating sheets of materials and elements. Together with 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA gives the market an advantage over many other digital twin solutions. One of the reasons is the extensive experience gained in the aviation and automotive industries. An essential feature of CATIA that allows it to function perfectly as a BIM platform – is the division and structuring of objects into parts, components, fully satisfying the principles of object modeling.

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