Packing / Unpacking CTF (Compressed Transfer File) /

Access:

Pack: Select File > Pack from the menu bar or right-click the file(s) in the Cimatron Explorer and select Pack to CTF.

Pack and Send by Email: Right-click the file(s) in the Cimatron Explorer and select Pack to CTF & E-Mail.

Unpack: Use one of the following methods:

    • Select File > Unpack from the menu bar

    • Double-click the .CTF file in Windows Explorer

    • Copy & Paste the CTF file from Windows Explorer to the Cimatron Explorer.

    • Select Cimatron Control Panel from Start > Programs > Cimatron and then select CimZip under the Main Menu tab.

Cimatron provides easy tools for packing (compressing) and unpacking Compressed Transfer File (CTF) files.

A CTF file is a Zip-like format for Cimatron files, containing compressed files, data, and path information. A CTF file can be used for backup purposes or for sending to other users.

A CTF file is the best method for compressing Cimatron files as only the relevant files in a folder are compressed. For example, when creating a CTF file of an assembly, only those files in the folder that are used in the assembly are automatically compressed and included in the CTF file; all other files in the folder that are not used in the assembly are not included in the CTF file. Hence, the CTF file contains all the associated files.

Note: From Cimatron 11:0, CTF files holding many Drafting files that all point to the same models are dramatically compressed. Unpack and open these files using Cimatron 11.0 or later.

The following CTF-related operations can be performed (note that there are a number of ways that you can pack or unpack a CTF file; for more information press the Access button at the top of each of the following Help topics):

Packing CTF Files

Pack (compress) associated Cimatron files into a single Compressed Transfer File (CTF).

Unpacking CTF Files

Unpack (extract) Cimatron files from a single Compressed Transfer File (CTF).

Pack to CTF & E-Mail

In a single operation, pack associated files into a compressed CTF file and send the file via email.

Pack to Share

Compress and send Cimatron files to another Cimatron user, without sharing proprietary file features embedded in smart catalog parts and catalog assemblies.

Pack and Unpack CTF Files Utility

Cimatron provides easy tools for packing (compressing) and unpacking Compressed Transfer File (CTF) files.

The Pack & Unpack CTF Files utility in the Cimatron Control Panel enables you pack and unpack CTF files using a single utility.

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