How to export your CAD from Catia.

In this article we go through the method of exporting your CAD from Catia for the Partful platform.

Catia


Using Send to:

  1. Open the Product (Assembly):

    • Launch CATIA and open the product (.CATProduct) you want to package.

    • Perform a visual check of the CAD file.
        1. Check for all parts and assemblies in the viewport
        2. Check for any warnings on any parts / assemblies
    • Check that all references are associated to the General Assembly file
        1. If there are any errors, please amend them and proceed with the export instructions.
  2. Access Send To:

    • With the product file open, go to the "File" menu and select "Send To", then "Directory". This ensures that all file references are packaged into a single directory.

  3. Archive:

    • Using software like 7zip or WinZip, compress the created directory to a single .zip file.

  4. Upload the zip file:

    • You can now upload this Zip file via the Partful uploads page