Reset CATIA Settings

Reset CATIA Settings

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

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Description

Permanently deletes the CATSettings folder for selected CATIA V5 versions, forcing CATIA to regenerate factory defaults on next launch. Scans C:\ProgramData\DassaultSystemes\CATEnv\ for installed versions and reads the CATUserSettingPath for each. A confirmation dialog is shown before any deletion takes place.

Use to resolve persistent settings corruption or to start from a completely clean slate. Consider running Backup CATIA Settings first to preserve a restorable copy of the current 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. Close CATIA before running this script
2. Optionally run Backup CATIA Settings to save a copy first
3. Run the script
4. Select the versions to reset
5. Click Reset — a confirmation dialog is shown listing the folders that will be deleted
6. Confirm to proceed; CATIA will regenerate defaults on next launch

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Notes

• This action is permanent and cannot be undone — all custom settings, toolbars, options, and preferences for the selected versions are lost
• CATIA must be closed — if CATIA is running, the deletion will fail with a permission error
• If a version's settings folder cannot be found, that version is skipped and reported in the results
• Only the settings folder is deleted; CATIA installation files are not affected