CATIA V5 translator to SolidWorks NEEDED!

[suerte41]

Does anyone know of a bi-directional translator that takes a CATIA V5 model and translates every-little-thing to SolidWorks? It has to be able to translate EVERYTHING, all features. I would greatly appreciate the help.

thanks.

 

[bvanhiel]

I'm 99.8% sure the answer is no. They use different kernels.

-b

 

[winpop123]

A STP file will translate everything in terms of geometry. Are you referring to transferring in such a manner that the parametric capabilities aren't lost? Probably not gonna get thta.

Suggest you post this in the SolidWorks forum.

 

[TheTick]

I'm 100% sure the answer is NO.

 

[suerte41]

My boss wants everything translated. For example, he wants a whole assembly to be translated and then once that's done, be able to make changes to pockets, fillet, etc.

 

[suerte41]

TheTick...why are you so sure?

 

[bvanhiel]

My boss wants everything translated. For example, he wants a whole assembly to be translated and then once that's done, be able to make changes to pockets, fillet, etc.

You can bring it in as dumb geometry (via step or iges), but all edits will not be parametric. If you want to move a hole you'll have to fill the old one with a protrusion and create the hole in the new position.

The only way you'll get it parametric is to have someone remodel everything.

-b

 

[bvanhiel]

Capvidia has a product called Formatworks that may do a better job than step/iges, but it still isn't going to be parametric.

-b

 

[GBor]

You may also want to check

http://www.elysiuminc.com.

I understand they have a very good translator...never used it personally.

Garland E. Borowski, PE
Borowski Engineering & Analytical Services, Inc.
Lower Alabama SolidWorks Users Group

 

[Jabberwocky]

They have a product that will do this. You can't buy one (legally), you have to produce your own (or outsource it). Unfortunately the workable leadtime for your project is at least 17 years, although you'll get some limited results after the first 9 months.
Also, you'll have to pay something like a quarter million dollars (at least in the USA) in total to get the product fully functional. Luckily you have the option to attempt to fully configure this product to your own custom specifications, although they tend to get finicky after the 12 year mark. Good luck!