PC-DMIS allows you to translate various CATIA file types and import the file type into a PC-DMIS measurement routine. This type of import differs from interfacing directly with the CATIA CAD file. For information on directly interfacing with CAD models, see the "Direct CAD Interface" documentation.
To import a CATIA file:
Open the measurement routine in PC-DMIS into which you are going to import the CATIA file.
Select the File | Import | CATIA menu option. Select the appropriate CATIA file option from the list of CATIA file types. An Import dialog box appears.
Choose the appropriate CATIA type from the file type list at the bottom of the dialog box. PC-DMIS lists files that end with extensions according to what you select from the list:
If you select CATIA4 Files then PC-DMIS lists files with .mod, .exp, .iso, and .cat file name extensions.
If you select CATIA5 Files then PC-DMIS lists files with .CATPart and .CATProduct file name extensions.
If you select CATIA6 Files then PC-DMIS lists files with .3dxml file name extensions.
Use the Import dialog box and navigate to the folder that contains the file to import. Then select the file.
Click the Import button. PC-DMIS imports the CAD file. A progress bar appears and indicates its progress.
If your model contains embedded GD&T callouts, PC-DMIS asks if you want to create Edit window commands from the GD&T callouts:
If you click Yes, the importer also imports and converts the GD&T callouts into GD&T and other Edit window commands.
If you click No, the importer does not convert the GD&T callouts. (You can always use the Operation | Graphic Display Window | Select GD&T menu item to convert all the CAD GD&T callouts later; or for specific callouts, you can box-select or click on them. For additional information on CAD GD&T callouts, see "Working with CAD GD&T Callouts".)
During the import process, you can cancel or stop the import.
Cancel - This button cancels the import altogether. If you already had a CAD model loaded before the import, PC-DMIS retains the previous CAD model.
Stop - This button stops the import, but keeps any imported CAD elements up to that point.
CATIA v5 Assemblies
CATIA v5 assemblies can contain embedded CATIA v4 model files. When you use the CATIA v5 DCI or DCT to import a CATIA v5 assembly, PC-DMIS uses the CATIA v4 DCT to translate any embedded CATIA v4 model files. As such, your LMS license or portlock must be programmed for the CATIA v4 DCT. Otherwise, the embedded CATIA v4 model files are not translated. For information on assemblies, see "Working with Assemblies of Parts" in the "Editing the CAD Display" chapter.
CATIA v5 Model Views
PC-DMIS supports CATIA v5 CAD model views. For more information, see "Working with CAD Model Views".