CAD File Converter
Several companies have to face the harsh reality when it comes to exchanging CAD data while maintaining the functionality and features of their 3D models.
In an international market, it can happen to engineers, designers and managers when facing a situation where the client sends a 3D model in a format other than that used by the receiving company. It clearly creates many problems for its leadership and causes delays in production, which can be very costly to the company.
Why a CAD Converter?
It is important before making the decision to purchase a CAD converter to ask some questions in regards to your business needs such as:
- What are you looking for? A stand-alone converter or a plug-in?
- Do you work regularly with partners using a single solution for CAD or with a different software?
- What are your needs in terms of data exchange?
- Do you need to correct, simplify or compare CAD models?
What about compatibility?
The migration of large volumes of CAD data occurs mainly when there is a change in the CAD software. More often than ever, companies want a specific task performed on layers, colors, and even on the types and thicknesses of lines.
The work of a specialist also may be necessary to correctly read some poorly encrypted files. For example, intervention of the original file will be required when it contains information in the form of symbols which the target software is unable to decrypt. Another problem arises when the two software sources and targets have different requirements in terms of tolerance. This is typically seen with the conversion of a Catia V4 file into SolidWorks where features are not sufficient enough to reduce the gap accurately.
Whatever the size, data type and work performed, there are two requirements: respect of the design being transferred and complete confidentiality of the transfer.
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