catia v4 to UG NX
catia v4 to UG NX
(OP)
I have 2 sytems at my work place (1) catia v4 (2) UG NX II
I don't have any translator in Catia v4 while there is STEP & IGES on UG NX.
Now, I need to open catia v4 files to UG NX - what steps I have to follow or any translator i need to buy?
I don't have any translator in Catia v4 while there is STEP & IGES on UG NX.
Now, I need to open catia v4 files to UG NX - what steps I have to follow or any translator i need to buy?





RE: catia v4 to UG NX
I personally never got anything to successfully translate, but that may have been due to version issues. The translator was version specific (meaning it would open only up to certain V4 RXX models).
There are some other options, but that is usually best answered by your UGS sales rep.
Tim Flater
Senior Designer
Enkei America, Inc.
www.enkei.com
RE: catia v4 to UG NX
Success depends very much on the quality of the CATIA models. I suppose the catia i-deas translator works well due to ford motor company plants having both packages.
RE: catia v4 to UG NX
Thanks for your information.
might be I need more understanding.
I tried to catia v4 model directly to UG but couldn't able to open it.
1. Do you think the available translator with Unigraphics like step & IGES will help me out in someway to translate catia v4 to UG?
2. Or i need to buy seperate traslator for catia v4?
RE: catia v4 to UG NX
We routinely receive CATIA models from Honda in IGES format. Usually all the surfaces come in just fine into UG but there are also usually surfaces that need to be cleaned up a bit before sewing them into a solid. It all depends on the ORIGINAL data that resides in CATIA. If that data is sloppy with loose tolerances, then you're going to have to use loose tolerances in UG. It's not going to matter which translator you use if the models are sloppy or modeled at loose (high) tolerances (like 0.05 mm)....not even with STEP, as UG will loosen the tolerances in order to rebuild a solid coming from a STEP file.
If you're seeking DIRECT translations, but no associativity retained, then there are 3rd party softwares available for this. You MUST contact a UGS sales rep in order to find out cost, how to use, etc. I'm sure they would provide a temporary license upon request.
Tim Flater
Senior Designer
Enkei America, Inc.
www.enkei.com