SAT Export for AutoCAD is an ACIS SAT and SAB file export plug-in for AutoCAD. This plug-in gives AutoCAD the ability to export 3D solid models in AutoCAD to ACIS to SAT and SAB files.

AutoCAD already has a command called ACISOUT which exports ACIS SAT files. However this command is limited to exporting SAT files (not SAB) and that too up till version 7.0 only. Spatial has released ACIS version 20 and most CAD systems read SAT and SAB files much later than version 7.0. AutoCAD's ACISOUT command is not able to write ACIS SAT files later then version 7.0. This can post a huge problem when it comes to effectively exchanging data between AutoCAD and other CAD systems. SAT Export for AutoCAD solves this problem by giving AutoCAD the ability to write ACIS SAT and SAB files up till the latest version of ACIS as developed by Spatial.

SAT Export for AutoCAD is powered by the widely used 3D InterOp technology from Spatial. 3D InterOp is the industry standard for proprietary and neutral 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 SAT Export for AutoCAD. Repairing involves checking the file for corrupted data and fixing the invalid data. Healing corrects the differences in precision. SAT Export for AutoCAD also creates a detailed log file which is extremely useful in identifying data translation problems and aids in locating and fixing errors.

SAT Export for AutoCAD is very easy to use. Once installed, it must be loaded into the AutoCAD environment. There are simple instructions for this in the ReadMe file. Once loaded it adds new commands to AutoCAD's existing commands and a new submenu called "SATExport" to the AutoCAD menu containing these newly added commands.

SAT Export for AutoCAD is designed to work with the following versions of AutoCAD:

• AutoCAD 2010 (32 & 64 Bit)
  
  
• AutoCAD 2009 (32 & 64 Bit)
  
  
• AutoCAD 2008 (32 & 64 Bit)
  
  
• AutoCAD 2007
  
  
• AutoCAD 2006
  
  
• AutoCAD 2005
  
  
• AutoCAD 2004
  
  
• AutoCAD 2002
  
  
• AutoCAD 2000i
  
  
• AutoCAD 2000

System Requirements

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

• AutoCAD (32 Bit and 64 Bit): 2000, 2000i, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 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 SAT Export for AutoCAD 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 instantly and completely free of cost so that you may try the software before you purchase a license. A permanent key is issued after you have purchased a license. We are confident that during the trial period (10 days or runs, whichever is earlier) you will find SAT Export for AutoCAD 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 commands in the "SATExport" submenu). 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.

		14.40 MB
		$620
		$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 SAT Export for AutoCAD is a plug-in for AutoCAD, it must be loaded into the AutoCAD environment before it can be used. Please follow the simple instructions in the SAT Export for AutoCAD ReadMe document which is copied into the installation folder. After you have loaded the plug-in file into AutoCAD, simply click on the menu items in the "SATExport" submenu or type "SATExport" (without quotes) at the AutoCAD command prompt and press "Enter". This will bring about the "Save As" dialog box from where you can save the SAT file you wish to export. Truly, software made simple!

The 'SATExport' menu consists of the following commands:

• SATExport - Exports a SAT file
  
  
• SATExportHelp - Displays the SAT Export for AutoCAD help file
  
  
• SATExportRegister - Registers your copy of SAT Export for AutoCAD
  
  
• SATExportAbout - Displays the SAT Export for AutoCAD About box

The SATExport submenu

SAT Export for AutoCAD 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 ACIS File Formats  

The 3D ACIS® Modeler (ACIS) is a 3D modelling kernel (or engine) owned by Spatial Corporation. ACIS features an open, object-oriented C++ architecture that enables robust, 3D modelling capabilities. ACIS is used to construct applications with hybrid modeling features, since it integrates wireframe model, surface, and solid modeling functionality with both manifold and non-manifold topology, and a rich set of geometric operations.

ACIS supports two kinds of save files, Standard ACIS Text (SAT), and Standard ACIS Binary (SAB). The two formats store identical information, so the term SAT file is generally used to refer to either (when no distinction is needed). SAT files are ASCII text files that may be viewed with a simple text editor. A SAT file contains carriage returns, white space and other formatting that makes it readable to the human eye. A SAT file has a .sat file extension. SAB files cannot be viewed with a simple text editor and are meant for compactness and not for human readability. A SAB file has a .sab file extension. A SAB file uses delimiters between elements and binary tags, without additional formatting.

Customization

If you want SAT Export for AutoCAD to work in a different way to suit your workflow, do let us know. We will customize the plug-in to suit your specific needs.