CATIA V5 Export for SolidWorks is a CATIA V5 file export add-in for SolidWorks. This add-in gives SolidWorks the ability to export 3D solid data from SolidWorks part or assembly document to a CATIA V5 file.

CATIA V5 Export for SolidWorks reads 3D solid objects in the active SolidWorks part or assembly document and converts them to equivalent CATIA V5 solid bodies. This plug-in does not need CATIA V5 to be installed on the computer or on the network.

CATIA V5 Export 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 V5 Export for SolidWorks. Repairing involves checking the file for corrupted data and fixing the invalid data. Healing corrects the differences in precision. CATIA V5 Export 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 V5 Export for SolidWorks can export to CATIA V5 R6 to CATIA V5 R19 files. It uses authentic libraries from Dassault Systemes to write CATIA V5 files. CATIA V5 Export for SolidWorks is very easy to use as it adds new commands to SolidWorks. It adds a submenu to the SolidWorks menu called "CATIAV5Export".

CATIA V5 Export for SolidWorks is designed to work with the following versions of SolidWorks:

• SolidWorks 2012 (32 & 64 Bit)
  
  
• SolidWorks 2011 (32 & 64 Bit)
  
  
• SolidWorks 2010 (32 & 64 Bit)
  
  
• SolidWorks 2009 (32 & 64 Bit)
  
  
• SolidWorks 2008 (32 & 64 Bit)
  

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): 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2012
  
  
• 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 V5 Export 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. A trial key is issued to you on the purchase of '7 day license' so that you may try the software before you purchase a permanent key. A permanent key is issued after you have purchased a license. We are confident that during the trial period (7 days with unlimited runs) you will find CATIA V5 Export for SolidWorks extremely useful. Later when you decide to buy the software please return to this page and click the "Buy with/without Subscription" button to place your order. Upon verifying the order you will recieve an e-mail with instructions on how to obtain your permanent key. We will create and send you your Key by e-mail within one business day. To avoid disruption in your workflow we urge you to place your order before the trial period ends.

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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).

Our licenses are single computer licenses and are locked to each computer they are installed on. Basically, the license key is specific to the computer's Host ID (the MAC address of the computer), and will not work on another computer. The installer picks up the physical MAC address of the network card connected to the computer which is basically “Ethernet adapter Network Connect Adapter”. So unless you change your network card, the key will always work even if you reinstall your operating system. If your internal network is periodically assigning a different Host ID to your computer, then please find a solution for this with your IT department.

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 V5 Export 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 V5 Export 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 "CATIAV5Export" submenu to run these new commands. Truly, software made simple!

The 'CATIAV5Export' submenu consists of the following commands:

• Export - Export a CATIA V5 file
  
  
• Help - Display the CATIA V5 Export for SolidWorks help file
  
  
• Register - Register your copy of CATIA V5 Export for SolidWorks
  
  
• About - Display the CATIA V5 Export for SolidWorks About box

CATIA V5 Export for SolidWorks comes with detailed documentation for each command as well as a  tutorial to get you started in the shortest possible time. .

The CATIA V5 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. CATIA is the cornerstone of the Dassault Systemes product lifecycle management software suite. CATIA V5 features a parametric solid/surface-based package which uses NURBS as the core surface representation and has several workbenches that provide KBE support. V5 can work with other applications, including Enovia, Smarteam, and various CAE Analysis applications.

Customization

If you want CATIA V5 Export 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.