CATIA V5 <> JT
The CATIA V5 ↔ JT Translator
The CATIA V5 to JT translator may be installed on a number of machines each accessing a central network-floating license.
The CATIA V5-JT Translator is a bi-directional direct database converter between the Dassault Systemes CATIA V5 Modelling Application and the JT file format, used by the Siemens Teamcenter Visualization products.
It enables the user to convert all forms of 3D Mechanical Design Geometry and Assembly data, together with system defined attribute information, colour information, between these two systems. This product is designed for companies using CATIA V5 who have selected JT to be their main method of collaboration and communication between OEMs and their customers or suppliers.
It is also a major method of visualization and therefore companies using JT based solutions need to translate their CATIA V5 data into the JT format.
The translator can be invoked in either an interactive or batch mode with the command line interface allowing the conversion process to be integrated into any process oriented operation. Alternatively, from SpinFire Convert version 18.0 the conversion process may be operated by using the new Unified Interface.
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 CATIA V5 installation.
The conversion process can be run Interactively, Batch Mode or using the new Unified Interface.
Command line interface allows process integration.
Data can be filtered by layer and entity type during processing. Geometry can be filtered and selectively processed.
Uses the CATIA V5 API and Siemens JTOpen API to read and write data.
In creating JT files a number of data types can be generated. A facetted representation, a JT Brep definition or an XT Brep definition. As standard a facetted representation is created with the user selecting whether JT or XT Brep definition is created.
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 30 years of industrial use SpinFire Convert (formally Theorem) translation products robustness and quality is well proven, reducing your business risk.
This document will focus specifically on guidance for the use of the Visualize 3D for CATIA V5 – JT product. For information regarding any SpinFire Convert product ranges please contact: sales-spinfire.applications@techsoft3d.com
Getting Started
Installation
The installation is run from the .msi file download provided.
License Configuration
To run any product a valid license file is required.
