In this step-by-step tutorial, we will be learning how to create a box (cube) in CATIA V5. Some notable commands are Sketch, Rectangle, Constraint, and Pad. The Part Design and Sketcher Workbenches will be used to create the 3D CAD model. A video is included at the end of this blog post, you can also check your model by comparing the part volume.
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Level = Beginner
Quick Notes = All dimensions are in inches.
2D Engineering Drawing = Click drawing to open.
Part Volume:
Box = 15.625 in3
- Start by creating a new CATPart.
Click File > New…
> Select Part in the dialog box and click OK. Confirm that the Part Design 
Workbench is active. - Click Sketch
and select the xy plane.
- Click Rectangle
and select the sketch origin point, move as required then click one last time to create the rectangle.
- Click Constraint
to apply a constraint to the sketch, apply and set the values (as shown).
- Exit Workbench
and click Pad 
, set the pad length to 2.5″ and then click OK.
- Completed!
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Getting into the catia world, thanks for these tutorials.
Itís difficult to find experienced people about this topic, however, you seem like you know what youíre talking about! Thanks