Import: CATIA V4/V5

Function

This function imports a neutral geometry data in CATIA V4/V5 format. In a single project, multiple CATIA V4/V5 files can be imported.

Call

 File > Import > CATIA V4 / CATIA V5

Entity Type

Specify geometry types that will be imported.

Specify geometry types that will be imported.

Vertex

Import any point in the importing X_T file.

As Compound

When a number of Vertices are imported, it is recommended to make them as a single compound for easier management and operation.

Curve

Import any Curve in the importing X_T file.

As Compound

When a number of Curves are imported, it is recommended to make them as a single compound for easier management and operation.

Surface

Import any Surface in the importing X_T file.

Solid

Import any Solid in the importing X_T file.

Option

Modify importing Shapes using the following options.

Sew

Create a Shell from importing Surfaces. Sew Tolerance must be entered.

Optimize Tolerance

A tolerance of imported geometric Shape often becomes improper during importing operation. Therefore, it is recommended to turn this option on to perform the tolerance optimization for all imported Shapes.

Simplify B-Spline to Analytical Type

This option changes B-Spline Shapes into canonical shapes such as Cylinder and Plane for faster and accurate computation during modeling.

Length-Unit

Select the unit system which will be applied to imported Shapes.

Define advanced options for Importing operation. It is strongly recommended to keep the default value.