Backup CATIA Settings

Backup CATIA Settings

File: Utility_Scripts/Backup_CATIA_Settings.py
Version: 1.0
Document Type: None required

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Description

Zips up the CATSettings folder for selected CATIA V5 versions to a chosen backup location. Scans C:\ProgramData\DassaultSystemes\CATEnv\ for installed CATIA V5 versions and reads the CATUserSettingPath for each. A dialog lets you choose which versions to back up and where to save the zip files. Each version is saved as a separate zip named CATSettings_<version>_<timestamp>.zip.

Use before upgrades, migrations, or settings changes to preserve a restorable snapshot. The output zip is compatible with Restore CATIA Settings.

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Requirements

Requirement	Value
Python	>= 3.10
wxPython	>= 4.2.5
pycatia	Not required
Open document	Not required

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Usage

1. Run the script
2. Select the CATIA V5 versions to back up (all selected by default)
3. Choose the destination folder (defaults to Desktop)
4. Click Backup
5. A results summary is shown listing each version and where its zip was saved

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Notes

• CATIA does not need to be running or closed — settings can be backed up at any time
• If a version's settings folder cannot be found, that version is skipped and reported in the results
• Each version produces a separate zip file; running the script multiple times creates new timestamped zips without overwriting previous backups
• The backup zip can be restored using Restore CATIA Settings