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This procedure describes how to run the
CATDMUUtility batch program to import I-DEAS files from the
command line. The CATDMUUtility is a batch process enabling the generation of .CATProduct, .cgr and CATPart formats from I-DEAS files. |
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Typical arguments and command switches passed to the CATDMUUtility batch are as follows : | |
Converting a IDI file to a V5
CATProduct file : CATStart.exe -env CATIA.V5R8.B08 -direnv C:\Documents and Settings\user\Application Data\DassaultSystemes\CATEnv -run "CATDMUUtility -f InputProductFile -product OutputCATProductFile.CATProduct" |
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OptionsInput and output options that can be used with CATDMUUtility are described below. |
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Input Options |
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-f | Input file with appropriate extension. A path
must follow this option.
for IDI files the file extension should be .idi |
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Output Options |
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-product | Output file for CATProduct corresponding to the input I-DEAS model file. | |
Other OptionsThe other options available for conversion are settings which correspond to the environment. These are defined in Tools -> Options -> General -> Compatibility -> External Formats. In particular, the use of cgr or CATPart can be customized in these options. For more information, see Customizing External Format Import in the Infrastructure User's Guide. |
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How to run the batchIn a command prompt window, the conversion batch is launched by entering the following command:Note that CATIA.V5R8.B08 is an example, the set of characters will vary according to the level of CATIA installed. On Windows
On UNIX
Where -env ... is the default environment and -direnv
... is the directory path containing this environment. General Notes
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