Import Specifications
These specifications are constantly being improved to keep up with releases from the CAD vendors. If you don't see your CAD format or specific release listed, then please contact your local Sales Partner.
| File Format | Extension | License comes in these FeatureCAM products | Installs as part of the... |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parasolid | .x_t, .xmt_txt, .x_b, .xmt_bin | FeatureRECOGNITION | Base FeatureCAM |
| ACIS | .sat, .sab | FeatureRECOGNITION | Base FeatureCAM |
| AutoCAD | .dwg, .dxf | FeatureMILL 2D, FeatureTURN, FeatureWIRE | Base FeatureCAM |
| SolidWorks | .sldprt, .sldasm | FeatureRECOGNITION | Base FeatureCAM, import of assemblies before SW2003 requires SolidWorks installed. |
| IGES | .igs, .iges | 2D IGES import comes with FeatureMILL 2D, FeatureTURN, and FeatureWIRE. 3D IGES import comes with FeatureRECOGNITION |
Base FeatureCAM |
| CATIA V4 | .model, .exp | Optional Module | Base FeatureCAM |
| CATIA V5 | .CATPart, .CATProduct | Optional Module | CATIA Plugin |
| Autodesk Inventor | .ipt, .iam | FeatureRECOGNITION | Base FeatureCAM, also requires the Free Autodesk Design Tracker. |
| SolidEdge | .par; *.asm | FeatureRECOGNITION | SolidEdge Plugin |
| Pro/E | .prt, .prt.*, .asm, .asm.* | Optional Module | Base FeatureCAM |
| STEP | .stp, .step | Optional Module | Base FeatureCAM |
| Unigraphics | .prt | Optional Module | Base FeatureCAM |









