CATIA Import

Access: Open this function from one of the following locations:

  • Click the button from the toolbar.

  • Select File > Import > Import to New File or Import to Current File from the menu bar.

When the Import dialog is displayed, select either Catia4 or Catia5 from the Files of Type field.

Convert CATIA files into the Cimatron format.

The following types of CATIA files can be converted:

For a summary of the Data Interface Import/Export formats supported by Cimatron (including their CAD version numbers), see Cimatron's Import/Export Capabilities at a Glance.

Cimatron retains the settings of the data interface (Import/Export) dialog from its last use, including the menu state (expanded or collapsed) and the tab that was opened.

For this file format, see the Assembly Notes in Import Operations regarding the import of instance attributes.

Some functionality may be dependent on the product package. Contact your Reseller if you require a license.