CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE <> NX

The 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA V6 Bi-directional NX Translator

The 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA V6 bi-directional NX translator may be installed on a number of machines each accessing a central network-floating license.

The 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA V6 bi-directional NX Translator is a bi-directional direct database converter between the Dassault Systemes 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA V6 Modelling Application and Siemens NX file format.

It enables the user to convert all forms of 3D Mechanical Design Geometry and Assembly data, together with system defined attribute information and colour information, between these two systems. This product is designed for companies using 3DEXPERIENCE who have selected NX as a method of collaboration and communication between OEMs and their customers or suppliers.

The translator can be invoked in either an interactive or batch mode.

Primary Product Features

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

  • Converts assembly structure between both systems.

  • Converts attribute data including colour and layer information.

  • Integrated with the 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA V6 installation.

  • The conversion process can be run Interactively or in Batch Mode.

  • Data can be filtered by layer and entity type during processing. Geometry can be filtered and selectively processed.

  • Uses the 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA V6 API and Siemens NX API to read and write data.

Primary Product Benefits

  • Being a direct database converter all pre and post processing is eliminated, saving time.

  • Reduce costs due to processing time and increase overall conversion success levels by filtering input data and focusing the conversion to only those elements required.

  • Reduce costs and risks associated to accessing the wrong version of data by integrating the conversion process into a related business processes.

  • With over 20 years of industrial use Theorem translation products robustness and quality is well proven, reducing your business risk.

This document will focus specifically on guidance for the use of Multi-CAD for the 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA V6 bi-directional NX product. For information regarding any of Theorem’s product ranges please contact sales@theorem.com

Getting Started

Installation Media

The latest copy of Theorem software can be found at Product Release Notes.

Each product has a specific link to the Product Release Document, which contains a link to the download location of the installation CD.

Alternatively, you can request a copy of the software to be shipped on a physical CD.

Installation

The installation is run from the CD or ZIP file download provided. To install the translator, select the Setup.exe file and follow the installation process. For a full guide to the process, please see our ‘Translator Installation Process’ demonstration video located here.

License Configuration

In order for the translation to run successfully, the Theorem license file provided to you needs to be configured using FlexLM. For a full guide to this process, please see our ‘FlexLM License Set Up and Configuration’ demonstration video located here.

Running the Product

Once configured and licensed, the product is ready to be run. There are 3 distinct ways of running the translator:

  • Interactively from within 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA V6

    • The Interactive Interface provides a direct method of importing and exporting to and from 3DEXPERIENCE.

  • In Batch via CATUtil - DataExchangePLMBatch

    • The 3DEXPERIENCE DataExchangePLMBatch Interface provides a direct method of invoking the translator. It can be used on an On Demand basis to translate single or multiple files.

  • Translating from the UI (User Interface)