CATIA V5i > Creo View

The CATIA V5i Uni-directional CreoView Translator

The CATIA V5i to CreoView CADverter is a direct database converter between CATIA V5I and CreoView. It enables the user to convert all forms of mechanical design geometry, as well as assembly and attribute information, between these two systems without requiring access to a CATIA V5I license.

CADverter can be only purchased as a uni-directional, CATIA V5I to CreoView product.

The translator can be invoked in batch mode with the command line interface allowing the conversion process to be integrated into any process oriented operation. Alternatively the conversion process may be operated by using the Theorem Unified Interface.

Primary Product Features

  • CADverter 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 information

  • The user can filter data to optimize the process

  • If you wish to visualise and interrogate the CATIA V5I or CreoView data this can be done by using the integrated User Interface, which is included with CADverter

  • In addition CADverter will work with other Theorem products including Data Exchange Navigator

Primary Product benefits?

  • Direct conversion between CATIA V5I and CreoView reduces processing time, simplifies integration and retains accuracy of the model

  • The integrated viewing capability enables visually verification, pre and post translation

  • The integrated data filtering options allows selected data ONLY to be processed, enabling optimisation of translations and time savings

  • By converting all forms of geometry no data is lost, eliminating the time required to recreate missing data

  • With over 20 years industrial use Theorem’s product robustness and quality is well proven, reducing your business risk

This document will focus specifically on guidance for the use of the CADverter for CATIA V5i to CreoView product. For information regarding any of Theorem’s product ranges please contact sales@theorem.com

CATIA V5I to Creo View PMI Service Module

The PMI module allows PMI, Captures and View states to be read from CATIA V5I and written into Creo View.

CATIA V5I to Creo View JT Add On Module

The JT Add On module works independently of the Post Process module and allows a JT file to be created alongside assemblies and parts processed into Creo View.

CATIA V5I to Creo View 3D PDF Add On Module

The 3D PDF Add On module works independently of the Post Process module and allows a 3D PDF file to be created alongside assemblies and parts processed into Creo View.

Getting Started

Installation Media

The latest copy of Theorem software can be found on the product release notes page.

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.

Currently, there are 2 distinct installation stages that are required.

To install the translator, select the CAD_xx.x_C5ICVW_WIN.xx.msi file and follow the installation process. For a full guide to the process, please see our ‘Translator Installation’ Document located here.

In addition, the Theorem Unified Interface will also need to be installed. The installation process is the same as for the Translator. 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’ video located here.

Running the Product

Once configured and licensed, the product is ready to be run.

There are 2 distinct ways of running the translator:

Via the Theorem Unified Interface

  • The Unified Interface offers a Desktop Environment that allows CAD and Visualization data to be viewed pre and post translation

Via the Command Line

  • The Command Line Interface provides a direct method of invoking the translator. It can be used via a DOS shell or called via a third party application as part of a wider process requirement.