CATIA V4 2D Import for SolidWorks is a CATIA V4 2D drawing file import add-in for SolidWorks. This add-in gives SolidWorks the ability to import 2D data from CATIA V4 drawing files.

CATIA V4 2D Import for SolidWorks reads 2D geometric data from CATIA V4 drawings and creates corresponding 2D entities in a new SolidWorks drawing document. Colors, layers, dimensions, hatches, etc. are maintained across the translation thereby yielding an accurate SolidWorks representation of the CATIA V4 drawing.

CATIA V4 2D Import for SolidWorks is very easy to use as it adds new commands to SolidWorks. It also adds a submenu to the SolidWorks menu called "CATIAV42DImport".

CATIA V4 2D Import for SolidWorks is designed to work with the following versions of SolidWorks:

• SolidWorks 2010 (32 & 64 Bit)
  
  
• SolidWorks 2009 (32 & 64 Bit)
  
  
• SolidWorks 2008 (32 & 64 Bit)
  
  
• SolidWorks 2007
  
  
• SolidWorks 2006
  
  
• SolidWorks 2005
  
  
• SolidWorks 2004
  
  
• SolidWorks 2003
  
  
• SolidWorks 2001 Plus
  
  
• SolidWorks 2001
  
  
• SolidWorks 2000

System Requirements

Below is the hardware, software and operating system requirements for SolidWorks add-ins running on the Microsoft Windows platform. 

• SolidWorks (32 Bit and 64 Bit): 2000, 2001, 2001 Plus, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010
  
  
• Operating System (32 Bit and 64 Bit): Windows XP SP2 or later, Windows Vista and Windows 7
  
  
• RAM: 1 GB (Recommended 2 GB)
  
  

Download & Purchase

Please download a fully functional trial of CATIA V4 2D Import for SolidWorks by clicking on the "Download Now" button below. To start using the software, you need a license key. A license key can be of two types: Trial or Permanent. Normally, we issue the trial key immediately. However, this product uses libraries from a third party which we need to be licensed separately on your computer. For this reason, the trial key will be issued within one business day. A permanent key is issued after you have purchased a license. We are confident that during the trial period (3 days or 10 runs, whichever is earlier) you will find CATIA V4 2D Import for SolidWorks extremely useful. Later when you decide to buy the software please return to this page and click the "Buy Now" button to place your order. In the order process you will be asked to enter your Host ID that appears in the "SYCODE License Server" dialog box (which appears when you run any of the "CATIAV42DImport" commands). To avoid disruption in your workflow we urge you to place your order before the trial period ends.

		2.34 MB
		$1,945
		$1,495

IMPORTANT! Purchasing a Subscription is highly recommended since it the most cost effective way of keeping your software up to date. Moreover, Subscription entitles you to get a second free perpetual license for your laptop, among many other benefits. For details please read the SYCODE License and Subscription Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).

Note: Downloading this software indicates your acceptance to the SYCODE Software License Agreement. The price mentioned above is for a single user license. For your bulk-licensing needs please contact us.

Installation & Usage

Since CATIA V4 2D Import for SolidWorks is an add-in for SolidWorks, it must be loaded into the SolidWorks environment before it can be used. Please follow the simple instructions in the CATIA V4 2D Import for SolidWorks ReadMe document which is copied into the installation folder. After you have loaded the add-in file into SolidWorks, Simply click on the menu items in the "CATIAV42DImport" submenu to run these new commands. Truly, software made simple!

The 'CATIAV42DImport' submenu consists of the following commands:

• Import - Import a CATIA V4 2D file
  
  
• Help - Display the CATIA V4 2D Import for SolidWorks help file
  
  
• Register - Register your copy of CATIA V4 2D Import for SolidWorks
  
  
• About - Display the CATIA V4 2D Import for SolidWorks About box

CATIA V4 2D Import for SolidWorks comes with detailed documentation for each command as well as a  tutorial to get you started in the shortest possible time. There is also an online version of the help file which you can view by clicking the link below.

Online Help

The CATIA V4 2D File Format

CATIA (Computer Aided Three-dimensional Interactive Application) is a multi-platform CAD/CAM/CAE commercial software suite developed by the French company Dassault Systemes and marketed worldwide by IBM. The CATIA V4 2D file format contains 2 dimensional data such as 2D view projections of 3D solid objects, along with other 2D objects such as title blocks, text objects, dimensions, etc.

Customization

If you want CATIA V4 2D Import for SolidWorks to work in a different way to suit your workflow, do let us know. We will customize the add-in to suit your needs.