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CATIA

The CATIA import/export interface is an add-on and requires a separate codeword.
CATIA is a trademark of Dassault Systemes.

CATIA V4 import

Icon1 Interfaces toolbar (optional)
File menu > Import > CATIA V4

The dimensions of the imported design model need to be checked and scaled where necessary. Ideally, the CATIA V4 design model is imported into a new drawing, in order to be checked if its quality and orientation are correct before it is positioned in the final drawing.

CATIA V4 export

Icon1 Interfaces toolbar (optional)
File menu > Export > CATIA V4

Currently visible 3D data is saved in CATIA V4 format. The saved CATIA V4 file should always be checked by reading it back.

CATIA V5 import

Icon1 Interfaces toolbar (optional)
File menu > Import > CATIA V5

The dimensions of the imported design model need to be checked and scaled where necessary. Ideally, the CATIA V5 design model is imported into a new drawing, in order to be checked if its quality and orientation are correct before it is positioned in the final drawing.

CATIA V5 export

Icon1 Interfaces toolbar (optional)
File menu > Export > CATIA V5

Currently visible 3D data is saved in CATIA V5 format. The saved CATIA V5 file should always be checked by reading it back.