| Test | Procedure | Result | |------|-----------|--------| | Launch | Start CATIA from Start Menu | ✅ Splash screen, no license error | | License check | Tools → License Management | ✅ All available (AL3, MD2, HD2) | | Basic modeling | Create pad on sketch | ✅ No crash | | Large assembly | Open 500-part model (30 MB) | ✅ 12 sec load, smooth rotation | | Save/Export | Save as STEP, CGR | ✅ No corruption | | Crash report | No unexpected exits over 4 hours | ✅ Stable |

Installing CATIA P3 V5–6R2022 is straightforward if you follow the steps carefully. The key points: .

| Issue | Symptom | Solution | |-------|---------|----------| | | Error "No available license for [product]" | Verify DSLS server connection; check firewall port 4084; restart license service. | | Crash on startup | Splash screen appears then disappears | Delete CATTemp folder; update GPU driver; disable integrated graphics. | | Installation hangs | Progress bar stops at 68% | Run StartSPK.exe as Admin; ensure 20 GB free on system drive; check antivirus logs. | | Missing workbenches | Only Part Design appears | Re-run installer → Modify → enable missing features in Custom selection. | | .NET Framework error | "Requires .NET 4.8" | Download and install .NET 4.8 from Microsoft, then restart installation. |

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