Working in Data Interface

Import/Export operations are available for the following tasks:

• Transferring data locally within Cimatron.

  • Transferring files between the various Cimatron working environments (for example, from the Part environment to the Drafting or NC environment).

  • Transferring specific geometric entities between Cimatron files.

• Transferring files between an external file format (such as ACIS, IGES, etc.) and Cimatron. These types of operations require data to be exchanged digitally between the source and target systems. Cimatron performs accurate and rapid data translations via its Data Interface module that provides numerous options to perform this task.

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.