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CAD Geometry Translators
The CAD geometry translators for CATIA V4 and Parasolid allow you to transfer model geometries from CAD systems into Abaqus/CAE. These geometry translators allow you to import models directly from the CAD system’s native file format. Within these translators, you only need the appropriate file reader for Abaqus/CAE.
Geometry Translator for CATIA V4 Versions 4.1.9 through 4.2.4
This translator allows you to import geometries from CATIA V4 format (.model, .catdata, .exp) files directly into Abaqus/CAE.
Geometry Translator for Parasolid Versions 7 through 18
This translator allows you to import geometries from Parasolid format (.x_t, .x_b, .xmt_txt, .xmt_bin) files directly into Abaqus/CAE. A variety of CAD products can generate Parasolid-format parts, such as NX, SolidWorks, SolidEdge, FEMAP, and MSC.Patran.
Technical Resources 
Platforms
The components of the CAD geometry translators are available on the platforms indicated in the following tables:
CATIA V4 and Parasolid direct readers for Abaqus/CAE
Platform |
CATIA V4 |
Parasolid
V7-V18 |
Windows/x86-32 |
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Windows/x86-64 |
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Linux/x86-64 |
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Licensing
Abaqus/CAE requires a license to import parts and assemblies in CATIA V4 and Parasolid formats.
For more information, contact your local Abaqus sales office.
In addition to the geometry translators, a number of associative interfaces are available for transferring model data from CAD systems into Abaqus/CAE.
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