CATIA V5.CADDS CADverter

CADverter: Direct Database Converter for CADDS and CATIA V5  

CADverter is a direct database converter enabling bidirectional data transfer between CADDS and CATIA V5 systems. It supports full conversion of mechanical design geometry, assembly structures, and attribute information.

 Product Options  

- Unidirectional: CADDS → CATIA V5 *or* CATIA V5 → CADDS  

- Bidirectional: Seamless interoperability between both systems  

- Operational Modes: Interactive GUI or batch processing  

 Core Capabilities  

1. Comprehensive Geometry Conversion  

   - Handles wireframes, surfaces, trimmed surfaces (faces), and solid models  

2. Assembly & Metadata Translation  

   - Preserves product structure, color, and layer information  

3. Native CADDS File Processing  

   - Reads/writes CADDS files independently (no native software required)  

4. Data Filtering & Optimization  

   - Filter by layer/entity type for selective processing  

5. Integrated Visualization  

   - CADviewer module enables pre-/post-conversion file inspection  

 Workflow Integration  

- Interactive Mode: Real-time control for iterative conversions  

- Batch Mode: Automated processing for large-scale projects  

- Quality Assurance: Compare source/target files via CADviewer  

CADverter is a direct database converter between CADDS and CATIA V5. It enables the user to convert all forms of mechanical design geometry, as well as assembly and attribute information, between these two systems.

CADverter can be purchased as a uni-directional, CADDS to CATIA V5, or CATIA V5 to CADDS product, or as a bi-directional product. It can be used Interactively or in a batch mode, from a standard Graphical User Interface. If you wish to visualise and interrogate the CADDS files this can be done by using the integrated CADviewer product, which is included with CADverter.

This product has been developed using the Dassault Systems CATIA V5 CAA Development Environment. Consequently it requires access to a licensed copy of CATIA V5 to operate.

CADverter reads and writes CADDS data independent of the native CAD System and converts all geometry. If assembly data (product structure) is in the file, the assembly structure will be mapped between the two systems as well as colour and layer information. The user can filter data to optimise the process.

Main Features

• Converts all types of geometry, wire frame, surfaces, trimmed surfaces (faces) and solid models.

• Converts assembly structure between the systems.

• Converts attribute data including colour and layer information.

• Reads and Writes CADDS files independently of CADDS.

• The conversion process can be run interactively or in batch mode.

• CADviewer enables you to view the CADDS files before and after conversion.

• Data can be filtered by layer and entity type.

• Geometry can be filtered and selectively processed.