This section provides information that you should be
familiar with prior to configuring and using MULTICAx UD
Plug-in. It also offers advice regarding the conditions under which these
technologies should be used.
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Output FormatsImporting UG, VDA-FS and Parasolid data into V5 results in a conversion of the imported data to one of three formats, selectable by the user. Depending on how the imported data will be used, you can choose whether to create CGR, CGR with canonical information or CATPart data from the UG, VDA-FS and Parasolid data. Each of these formats allows access to part user attributes (via the Edit->Properties menu command):
Each format has its own advantages and limitations:
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Supported Features
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Limitation
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EnvironmentThe ideal working environment makes use of the following:
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Using CATPart Mode vs Visu ModeThe MULTICAx UD Plug-in supports CATPart mode, allowing for UG parts to be imported as CATPart data files. In this mode, UG part data contained by the solid body is transferred into a CATPart. Because CATPart files are large and take more time to convert, CATPart mode management is an optional feature. CATPart features and limitationsThe features and limitations of Multi-CAD CATParts are identical to those of all other locked V5 CATParts, which can be used as a reference but cannot be modified. When to use the CATPart modeCATPart mode is used when you need to perform exact positioning and exact measuring. You should be aware that the conversion to the CATPart format requires more time than only generating the CGR (faceted) format. In addition, CATPart files are larger than their corresponding CGR files. Therefore, it is recommended that CATPart mode is only enabled if exact positioning, exact measurement or putting constraints is required. |