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Can I open ".idi" files with I-DEAS?

Can I open ".idi" files with I-DEAS?

Can I open ".idi" files with I-DEAS?

(OP)
I know it's the interoperability data interface, which allows you to export IDI files that can be viewed with viewers, but can they be brought back into I-DEAS?

I'm just a novice I-DEAS user, and someone sent me some .idi files that I'd like to open.  If not I-DEAS, are there any free viewers available for download?

TIA

WinXP-SP3 / NX5.0.4.1 MP6 / Catia V5r18 / NX I-deas 5.3.0.14

RE: Can I open ".idi" files with I-DEAS?

I don't think it's possible to import an idi file into I-Deas directly.
As a workaround you could always convert the idi to a jt file using the iditojt.exe located in the gif directory. (you will need to run this in an I-deas command prompt).
Then import the JT into I-Deas by adding to an assembly and unprune to get the surface data.

RE: Can I open ".idi" files with I-DEAS?

(OP)
Thanks, xtocobofc.  Do you happen to know the exact command that needs to be entered?

WinXP-SP3 / NX5.0.4.1 MP6 / Catia V5r18 / NX I-deas 5.3.0.14

RE: Can I open ".idi" files with I-DEAS?

Sorry my mistake, please ignore the last post. The best way is to use a viewer. (sorry not sure where to get one from. There were a couple on a google search).

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