Cimatron File Format Converter

Access: Open this function from the following location:

  • Cimatron Control Panel: Select Start > All Programs > Cimatron > Cimatron Control Panel.

    Select Utilities > Cimatron File Format Converter.

Convert all pre-Cimatron 9.0 related files to the latest Cimatron file format.

To convert all Cimatron related files:

  1. InvokeInvoke (for more, click Access at the top of this Help topic) the File Format Converter function.

The Convert Pre-Cimatron 9.0 files to the new format dialog is displayed:

The following operations can be performed within the CimZip dialog:

Convert

Start the conversion process.

View Report

View the log file after the conversion. Converted folders are written in a log file named E9FileConverter.log located under the following folder:

...\ProgramData\Cimatron\Cimatron\2026.0\Data

This log file is not overwritten - each convert operation is recorded in the file.

Exit

Exit the function.

  1. Select the folder from which to start the conversion process by browsing in the Folders pane. This path is automatically entered into the Destination folder field. If required, enter a different path into the Destination folder field.

  2. Press the Convert button to start the conversion process. The dialog changes as follows:

a. The Convert button changes to Cancel (to stop the process, if required).

b. A time-related message is displayed.

c. The full path name of the file currently being converted is displayed.

d. A progress bar is displayed.

  1. When the conversion process is completed, press the View Report button to view the log file (mentioned above). An example log file is shown below:

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