Data Interface Functions

The following file formats are recognized by the Cimatron Data Interface utility:

  • 3DXML: Export
    (*.3dxml)
  • 3MF: Import/Export [2]
    (*.3mf)
  • ACIS: Import/Export
    (*.sat, *.sab, *.asat, *.asab, *.saa)
  • AMF: Export
    (*.amf)
  • CATIA V4: Import/Export
    (*.*)
  • CATIA V5: Import/Export
    (*.CATPart, *.CATProduct, *.cgr)
  • Creo/ProE: Import
    (*.prt, *.asm, *.neu)
  • DWF: Export [2]
    (*.dwf, *.dwfx)
  • DWG: Import/Export [2]
    (*.dwg)
  • DXF: Import/Export [2]
    (*.dxf)
  • Fikus App: Export [2]
    (*.c2f)
  • HTML: Export
    (*.html)
  • IGES: Import/Export [2]
    (*.iges, *.igs)
  • Inventor: Import
    (*.ipt, *.iam)
  • JPG: Export [2]
    (*.jpg)
  • JT: Import/Export
    (*.jt)
  • KeyShot: Export [2]
    (*.bip)
  • NX/UG: Import
    (*.prt)
  • OBJ: Import/Export [2]
    (*.obj)
  • Parasolid: Import/Export
    (*.x_t, *.xmt_txt, *.x_b, *.xmt_bin)
  • PDF: Import/Export [2]
    (*.pdf)
  • PLY: Import/Export [2]
    (*.ply)
  • PNG: Export [2]
    (*.png)
  • Point Cloud: Import [2]
    (*.csv, *.iso, *.pcd)
  • Rhino: Import
    (*.3dm)
  • Solid Edge: Import
    (*.par, *.asm)
  • SolidWorks: Import
    (*.sldprt, *.sldasm)
  • STEP: Import/Export [2]
    (*.stp, *.step)
  • STL: Import/Export [2]
    (*.stl)
  • TIFF: Export [2]
    (*.tif)
  • VDA: Import/Export [2]
    (*.vda)

File Formats
Import/Export dropdown lists of file types:

Import Modeling File Types

Export Modeling File Types

Export Drafting File Types

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.

Notes:

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