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CATIA V4 Import for SolidWorks - CATIA V4 file import add-in for SolidWorks

CATIA V4 Import for SolidWorks is a CATIA V4 file import add-in for SolidWorks. This add-in gives SolidWorks the ability to import 3D data from CATIA V4 part and assembly files.

CATIA V4 Import for SolidWorks creates true 3D solids in SolidWorks which can then be edited using SolidWorks’ solid modeling tools just like any other 3D solid. This add-in does not need CATIA V4 to be installed on the computer or on the network.

CATIA V4 Import for SolidWorks is powered by the widely used 3D InterOp technology from Spatial. 3D InterOp is the industry standard for proprietary CAD file format data exchange and is used in almost all the major CAD systems. Besides data exchange 3D InterOp also offers powerful repairing and healing features which are extensively used in CATIA V4 Import for SolidWorks. Repairing involves checking the file for corrupted data and fixing the invalid data. Healing corrects the differences in precision. CATIA V4 Import for SolidWorks also creates a detailed log file which is extremely useful in identifying data translation problems and aids in locating and fixing errors.

CATIA V4 Import for SolidWorks can import CATIA V4 .model, .exp and .session files from CATIA version 4.1.9 to CATIA 4.2.4.

CATIA V4 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



CATIA V4 Import for SolidWorks is very easy to use. Once installed, it automatically loads itself into SolidWorks and adds a new submenu  called "CATIAV4Import" to the SolidWorks menu.

CATIA V4 Import for SolidWorks comes with detailed documentation as well as a tutorial to get you started in the shortest possible time.

If you need any additional information please contact SYCODE.


About CATIA V4

CATIA (Computer Aided Three-dimensional Interactive Application) is a multi-platform CAD/CAM/CAE commercial software suite developed by the French company Dassault Systemes. CATIA is the cornerstone of the Dassault Systemes product lifecycle management software suite. Although later versions of CATIA V4 implemented NURBS, V4 principally used piecewise polynomial surfaces. CATIA V4 uses a non-manifold solid engine.



 

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