Data Interface

CAD/CAM systems are in use today in increasing numbers for applications covering all phases of products design, analysis, manufacturing and testing. As users in each of these stages may use systems supplied by different vendors, there is a need for data to be exchanged digitally between these systems.

Cimatron E performs accurate and rapid data translations, supporting industry standard formats such as IGES, DXF, SAT, SolidWorks, Parasolid, STL, VDA, STEP and VRML as well as dedicated interfaces such as Cimatron PFM, Cimatron Quick Applications, Pro/E, CATIA, DWG and Unigraphics.

Intelligent translation, error-checking and problem resolution algorithms, optimize translation integrity and richness. These techniques improve translation speed and accuracy while giving you optimal control over the various formats.

Enter the Data Interface conversion dialogs by using the Import or Export icons in the main toolbar or by selecting the Import or Export options under File in the main menu.

A important feature in Cimatron's Data Interface operations, is the ability to create customized parameter sets, where import or export settings are based on specific parameter values (a sort of DI template). This saves time by allowing you to predefine and save parameter values for certain import or export operations, and then enabling you to "recall" these parameter values by selecting the appropriate setting.

Cimatron E Import / Export Capabilities at a Glance.

What would you like to do?

• Import a file from a different format

• Export a file to a different format

• Learn about IGES files

• Learn about DXF and DWG files

• Learn about Pro/E files

• Learn about VDA files

• Learn about SAT files

• Learn about SolidWorks files

• Learn about PFM files

• Learn about STEP files

• Learn about CATIA files

• Learn about STL files

• Learn about Unigraphics files

• Learn about Parasolid files

• Learn about VRML files

• Learn about Cimatron's Quick Applications files

• Learn about Cimatron's Fikus Application files

Import / Export Capabilities at a Glance

√ - Import/Export is supported by this application.

X - Import/Export is not supported by this application.

N/A - Import/Export is not applicable for this application.

Notes:

• Files exported from Cimatron E do not include NC data. To transfer NC information to the PFM (Cimatron It) format, use NC templates. These are external files that can be recognized by Cimatron E and Cimatron It.

• Files imported from the PFM (Cimatron It) format do include NC data.