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How do you run CATIA V5 in admin mode?

Follow these steps to set up and run CATIA in admin mode:

  1. Create an admin shortcut:
    • Locate your existing CATIA shortcut, copy it, and rename it (e.g., “CATIA Admin”).
    • Right-click the new shortcut, select properties, and modify the “target” field. Replace the existing target with: text
      “C:\Program Files\Dassault Systemes\B24\win_b64\code\bin\CNEXT.exe” -run -admin -env <EnvironmentName> -direnv “<EnvironmentPath>” -nowindow
    • Replace <EnvironmentName> and <EnvironmentPath> with the appropriate environment file name and directory path.
  2. Set up the environment file:
    • Open the environment file specified in the shortcut using a text editor (e.g., Notepad). This file is typically located in a hidden folder like C:\ProgramData\DassaultSystemes\CATEnv.
    • Add or update the CATReferenceSettingPath variable to point to a directory where global settings will be stored. For example: text
      CATReferenceSettingPath=C:\CATIA\AdminSettings
    • Optionally, set the CATCollectionStandard variable if you intend to customize drafting standards.
  3. Run CATIA in admin mode:
    • Double-click the newly created admin shortcut. If set up correctly, CATIA will start in admin mode, indicated by a message or an icon in the title bar.
  4. Lock settings or customize standards:
    • Go to tools > options. Locked settings will display a green lock icon, which can be toggled to amber (locked for all users).
    • To customize drafting standards, use tools > standards to create or modify XML-based standards files.

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