Opening a CATIA V4 model file in UGS NX
UGS NX 1 has a free beta (no support if it doesn't work) translator to import/export CATIA v4 model files into UG. (If it is a CATIA v5 .catpart, save it as a .model from v5.) The operation works for solids and surfaces only.Opening a CATIA V4 .model in UG NX 1 (Import)1. Select File Open, the Open Part File dialog displays.2. Type a * or *.model in the File name text box to display all the files in the list area.3. Pick the .model file from the list area.4. Click OK to display the warning. Click OK in the warning dialog to begin the import.Saving a Unigraphics file as a CATIA v4 .model (Export)1. Select File Save As to display the dialog.2. Type the name to export to in the File name text box with the .model extension.3. Click OK to display the warning.4. Click OK in the warning dialog to begin the export.Remember that this is a free beta capability in NX 1. We have had mixed success using it. It is possible to purchase the released UG/CATIA 4 translator for Unigraphics NX 2, (which is supported).
