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The PLM and CATIA are connected through the connector, PDM Workbench (PWB).
There is a toolbar and different workbenches for the various CATIA workbenches (Part Design, Assembly design, drafting). The PDM workbenches do not contain any modelling tools, but have tools to manage the documents such as saving, duplication and viewing the PDM properties. This FAQ will explain all the tools available in the PWB.
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