Thank you for installing CATIA V5 Import for AutoCAD.

Please read this ReadMe document carefully and completely. It contains important information which is vital to the proper working of CATIA V5 Import for AutoCAD.

Since CATIA V5 Import for AutoCAD is a plug-in for AutoCAD, it has to be loaded into the AutoCAD environment before it can be used. Loading is a one time process. CATIA V5 Import for AutoCAD will automatically load itself into AutoCAD the next time you run AutoCAD.

The CATIA V5 Import for AutoCAD plug-in files are installed into the CATIA V5 Import for AutoCAD installation folder (typically "C:\Program Files\SYCODE\CATIA V5 Import for AutoCAD\"). The plug-in files have an extension of ".arx".

The list of plug-in files along with the version of AutoCAD is shown below. Please be sure to use the plug-in file that corresponds to your version of AutoCAD.

CATIAV5Import_VC60.arx -> AutoCAD 2000, 2000i, 2002
CATIAV5Import_VC70.arx -> AutoCAD 2004, 2005, 2006
CATIAV5Import_VC80.arx -> AutoCAD 2007, 2008 (32 Bit), 2009 (32 Bit)
CATIAV5Import_VC80x64.arx -> AutoCAD 2008 (64 Bit), 2009 (64 Bit)
CATIAV5Import_VC90.arx -> AutoCAD 2010, 2011 (32 Bit)
CATIAV5Import_VC90x64.arx -> AutoCAD 2010, 2011 (64 Bit)

To load CATIA V5 Import for AutoCAD into AutoCAD please follow the steps listed below:

(1) Select "Load Application..." from "Tools" menu or enter the "_APPLOAD" command.
(2) Click the "Contents" button in "Startup Suite"
(3) Click the "Add" button.
(4) Browse for the plug-in file for your version of AutoCAD (see list above).
(5) Click the "Add" button on the Add File to Startup Suite dialog box.
(6) Click the "Close" button to close the Startup Suite dialog box.
(7) Click the "Close" button to close the Load/Unload Applications dialog box.

Now CATIA V5 Import for AutoCAD is completely installed and ready for use.

Usage:
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CATIA V5 Import for AutoCAD adds new commands to AutoCAD. The commands added are:
1) CATIA V5 Import - Imports a CATIA V5 file.
2) CATIA V5 ImportHelp - Displays the CATIA V5 Import for AutoCAD help file
3) CATIA V5 ImportRegister - Registers your copy of CATIA V5 Import for AutoCAD
4) CATIA V5 ImportAbout - Displays the CATIA V5 Import for AutoCAD about box.

Sample Files:
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Sample CATIA V5 files are copied into the Samples folder which is located in the CATIA V5 Import for AutoCAD installation folder (typically "C:\Program Files\SYCODE\CATIA V5 Import for AutoCAD\"). You can try CATIA V5 Import for AutoCAD using these sample files.

Support:
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For support, please E-Mail support@sycode.com