CAtPart file to OSX

#1

Does anyone have a workflow for opening a CATPart (catia) on OSX without a PC?

With a PC?

Thanks.

#2

Hi Alonzo,

as far as I know there is no way to do this on a Mac, because
there is no Catia Version for Mac until now.
But you should be able to install Catia on an Intel-Mac (Bootcamp).

I heard about that NX6 is available for Mac meanwhile,
but I don`t know if there are import-options for native Catia files.

Also Polytrans (PC)…
not sure, but as far as I remember there a import modules available for that.

And one more thing I found…but I don`know that tool (PC only):
http://www.3d-tool.de/english/cad-viewer.htm

regards
Tom

#3

Hi Alonzo,
PunchCAD’s products (ViaCAD, Shark, etc.) can open CATIA files.
Actually I think only Shark includes the CATIA translator.
Shark is Mac and PC.
http://www.punchcad.com/products/sharkfx.htm
Dave

#4

Thanks Tom…David !

In 2010, you would think there’s a few technical issues that would have been overcome by now. I’m a bit supprised that CATIA, as standard in 3D CAD doesn’t even have a common import/export option for part files on the Mac (a standard in presentation)

So Tom I tried Polytrans on a iMac Bootcamp but I kept getting import errors. And Thanks Dave, I knew you probably worked with this problem before. Glad to see you still around the forums. :slight_smile:

I’ll get back to you guys when I get something.

AVT

#5

It’s not necessarily a technical problem, it’s a monetary problem. Catia translators are extremely expensive, so most companies offer this only as an add-on (with annual renewal fees).

PolyTrans also needs an add-on, which is available separately (not from Okino). The regular version, even with CAD/Granite pack isn’t able to do it.

Shark FX was a good tip, but the currently released version only reads Catia v4. Since your file extension is “CATpart”, this is a Catia v5 file. Shark FX v7, which is currently in Beta, will translate such files. It is possible for Shark FX users to get a beta version now for testing.

One other option is Acrobat 3D (=Extended). Acrobat translates Catia files, and (with the right import settings) can be exported to STEP, Parasolid and IGES.

Bernd

#6

Thanks for this extensive input and insight into the problem. Acrobat 3D??? I’ll give it a whirl.

I was amaze PT couldn’t not open it either. Thanks for the clarifications. :applause: :bowdown: :banghead: :eek: :cry: :beer:

#7

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