Designs never leave the secure CATIA database environment, keeping proprietary geometries safe.
Select either standard parallel projection (for flat or low-curvature faces) or advanced wrapping (for wrapping cleanly around a cylinder or organic surface).
: Being compatible with CATIA V5R19-R22 X86, this solution ensures that users can maximize their existing software investments while leveraging enhanced functionalities.
Standard CATIA drafting and sketching modules often struggle with complex TrueType (.ttf) or OpenType (.otf) fonts, frequently flattening them into inaccurate wireframes. Type3 CAA V5 brings professional typesetting to the 3D canvas: Type3 CAA V5 Based V5.1 For CATIA V5R19-R22 X86
Branding logos and decorative text on plastic interior or exterior parts.
| If you see… | Do this… | |-------------|-----------| | | Reinstall, run CATIA as admin, check that CATIA is x86 (32-bit) | | “CAA V5 interface not found” | Your CATIA version is outside R19–R22. Upgrade/downgrade or find a different Type3 build. | | Engraving looks like dotted lines | Switch from stroked fonts to TrueType or Stick fonts inside Type3 settings. | | Crash when generating toolpath | Reduce text complexity, convert text to curves first, or increase memory in CATIA settings. |
Generates sequential serial numbers automatically across a batch of parts. Designs never leave the secure CATIA database environment,
For engraving dashboards, cabin indications, and sidewall markings on tires.
Enhancing industrial design within the CATIA ecosystem often requires specialized tools that go beyond standard geometry. is a professional add-on developed by Gravotech specifically for CATIA V5R19 through V5R22 (X86/32-bit) to streamline the integration of text, logos, and complex graphics directly into the 3D design process. Core Purpose and Integration
The V5.1 release, specifically intended for CATIA V5R19, V5R20, V5R21, and V5R22 on 32‑bit (x86) Windows systems, represents a mature, stable version of this technology. It allows users to create, edit, and map text, serial numbers, logos, and graphic designs directly on 3D parts—all without leaving the CATIA environment. As one industry description notes, “Type3 for CATIA V5 is a CATIA V5 application for creating any complex inscriptions and drawings on the surface of CATIA 3D models.” The software focuses on providing design engineers with a specific range of tools to enrich industrial parts with logo designs, texts, serial numbers, legal mentions, and more, directly within the CATIA V5 PLM process. Standard CATIA drafting and sketching modules often struggle
In traditional workflows, design teams export a STEP or IGES file to a graphic design application, apply text, and re-import it. This break in the digital thread often results in lost parametric history, torn surfaces, and broken geometry. Type3 keeps 100% of the data inside the .CATPart , eliminating translation errors entirely. Parametric Associativity
In the demanding world of industrial design and product lifecycle management (PLM), CATIA V5 remains a cornerstone for aerospace, automotive, and consumer goods industries. However, to push beyond standard CAD functionalities—particularly in areas requiring complex text, specialized engraving, or marking—engineers often turn to specialized add-ons. is one such powerful tool designed to integrate seamlessly into the CATIA environment, facilitating advanced branding, labeling, and text-based feature creation directly on 3D models.