FAQ
Some parts are missing in STEP after import
STEP models have multiple ways to attach representations to products. One way is used to describe alternative representations (i.e. solid and sheet representations of the same geometry), another is used to describe complementary representations (i.e. ...
How to check the version of a CATIA v5 file?
Open the CATIA model with any text editor (e.g. Notepad) and search (ctrl+f) for CATIAV5. The result will reveal the exact version. For a list of versions currently supported by CAD Exchanger see CATIA Converter.
3DPDF file with PRC data
PDF files can contain data in two formats - U3D and PRC. CAD Exchanger only supports importing PDF files with data stored as U3D. CAD Exchanger supports importing PRC files as a separate format, but despite this, there is currently no support for ...
WRL compressed (for Unix systems)
WRL files can be of a compressed type which is not supported yet. The workaround that can help import such a file into CAD Exchanger is as follows: Change a model's extention to .GZ; Uncompress it using GZIP; Change the extention back to .WRL.
Splitting JT models into individual parts
Splitting JT models into individual parts: Run cmd or the CAD Exchanger Batch (Start menu > CAD Exchanger > CAD Exchanger Command Line Interface); Set the environment variable "CADEX_PART_SAVER_DIR" to the folder where JT file parts should be saved. ...
Monolithic export in CAD Exchanger Lab
It's possible to export the whole JT assebly as a monolithic object. Any CAD Exchanger product is able to do this. For example, in Lab open the "Export" menu, choose "JT Exporter", click "Options" and tick "Monolithic" file structure option.