SolidWorks2CATIA Features
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Installing SolidWorks2CATIA

1. Run the self extracting file SldCATIA.exe.
2. The next time you run SolidWorks the add-in "SolidWorks CATIA" should be checked in the Tools/Add-In dialog. If not, check this add-in.
3. In case of difficulties try to uncheck the other add-ins.
4. End installation.

Saving As CATIA File

In SolidWorks, go to file SaveAs menu and select the CATIA extension  "*.model" then enter the name for your CATIA file.
The CATIA files created during the conversion are automatically saved on the directory containing the SolidWorks file.

Options and Settings

SolidWorks2CATIA allows multiple setting configurations. You can save your own options and settings and define specific configurations for different projects or customers.

Options are available in the folder SolidWorks2CATIA of the Tools/Options/third Party dialog in SolidWorks.

CATIA Entities Currently Converted

SolidWorks2CATIA is designed to translate all the type of 3D models from SolidWorks: assemblies, parts and surfaces. Other entities like sketches or drawing are ignored.

The table bellow list the SolidWorks entities converted to a CATIA entity.

System

SolidWorks2CATIA works with SolidWorks2005 and SolidWorks 2006.

SolidWorks2CATIA is fully functional on Windows 2000 and Windows XP.

Evaluation Version

The evaluation version lets you test SolidWorks2CATIA on up to three CATIA files. When loading the CATIA file, a Dialog box will appear asking for an unlock code. If you are online click the Internet button and a code will be automatically returned to you. Otherwise you can obtain an evaluation code at: http://www.radialsoft.com/products/sld2catiaunlock.htm.

Caution: You need one different code per file. If you have several files to test, please request several codes.