| Feature | CATIA V5 (Legacy) | CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE (Latest) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | File-based (local files). | Database-based (Single Source of Truth). | | Collaboration | Files are emailed or checked into PDM systems separately. | Real-time collaboration; data is instantly accessible globally. | | Updates | Major service packs are installed manually. | Continuous updates delivered via the cloud. | | Licensing | Perpetual node-locked or floating licenses. | Primarily subscription-based (Tokens) and named users. | | Design Logic | History-based parametric modeling. | Includes Parametric + Integrated Generative Design . |
There is often confusion regarding . CATIA V6 was the bridge between the old V5 and the new platform. Today, "V6" has effectively evolved into the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. catia latest version