04.7 / CDS User Guide

Video walkthroughs
being updated.

The previous video material is archived because it no longer represents the current Workbench. Replacement videos are being prepared.

Complete manuals · download a whole collection

Each collection includes an editable Word manual and its matching searchable PDF, with linked contents, explanatory text, diagrams and references. Theory equations use native Word mathematics. Individual-page PDF buttons remain available.

Complete User Guide148 pages · 10 chapters · Updated 2026-09-18
↓ PDF↓ Word
Getting Started Handbook139 pages · 8 chapters · Updated 2026-09-18
↓ PDF↓ Word
Training & Exercise Manual386 pages · 115 chapters · all 104 exercises · Updated 2026-09-18
↓ PDF↓ Word
Complete Theory Manual255 pages · 56 chapters · Updated 2026-09-18
↓ PDF↓ Word
Models & Workflow Manual85 pages · 9 chapters · Updated 2026-09-18
↓ PDF↓ Word

These are dated reading editions of the public learning content. Interactive studies and account-controlled classroom notes and databases stay online. For current changes, follow the chapter links back to the website.

Current Workbench, reference editions and downloads

Use the online User Guide for current controls, the released model directory for selectable models and compatibility, and the Training Manual for connected exercises. Wider theory references do not mean every formulation is enabled in Workbench.

Dated GUI captures and compiled Web r18 PDF manuals retain their stated scope; they are not a substitute for current hosted Workbench instructions. Find the overview PDF, guides and exercise databases in Your CDS library.

Use the current learning resources

The exercise manual is the current, shared curriculum for Workbench and the website.

All exercises and simulations · Processes and simulations manual · Training lectures

Historical video material

Older interface captures and instructions are retained for reference only. They may differ from the current software and should not be used as current operating instructions.

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All exercises, case studies and simulation examples → · Your CDS library: overview, manuals and database downloads →