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CatiaV5 Exporter for AutoCAD

Export AutoCAD drawings to CATIA V5 format

AutoCAD plugin that converts 2D/3D drawings to CATIA V5 format (.CATPart/.CATProduct/CGR), preserving geometry, colors, sketches, and wire data for seamless collaboration between AutoCAD and CATIA V5 workflows.

Bootstrapped (profitable since 2005) raised 🏢 Established

Founded 2005 • 2,500+ clients worldwide across automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing industries

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Why This Tool Exists

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The Problem

Engineering teams working with both AutoCAD and CATIA V5 face costly workflow disruptions when exchanging design data, requiring manual format conversions that take hours and often introduce data loss or quality issues.

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The Solution

Direct plugin integration exports AutoCAD drawings to native CATIA V5 formats (CATPART, CATPRODUCT, CGR) preserving geometry, colors, and wire data, enabling seamless collaboration between AutoCAD and CATIA V5 users.

How You Use It

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Delivery Method

Plugin

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Integrations

AutoCAD 2020-2026 CATIA V5 R22-R29 Autodesk App Store

Disciplines

Architecture, Structural Engineering, MEP Engineering, Civil Engineering

Project Phases

Design Development, Construction Documentation, Bidding/Procurement

Project Types

Commercial, Residential, Healthcare, Education, Infrastructure, Mixed-Use, Industrial, Hospitality, Institutional

Data Transparency

Exactly what this tool uses and how

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Input

What it needs

Required: AutoCAD drawing file (.dwg), AutoCAD geometry

Optional: Specific layer selection, Hidden entities, Color information, Sketches

Formats: .dwg, AutoCAD native format

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Output

What you get

Format: CATIA V5 native files

Fields: Preserved geometry, Color information, Sketch data, Wire frame geometry, Hidden entities, Layer structure

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Algorithm

How it works

Model: Proprietary geometry conversion engine based on TransMagic library

Accuracy: High fidelity geometry preservation with adjustable export quality settings

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Privacy

How your data is protected

Retention: Local processing only - no cloud data storage

Training: Not used for training - standalone plugin

Compliance: Local data processing, No cloud transmission, SSL encryption for licensing, GDPR compliant (EU privacy policy)

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API

Integration

Endpoint: Local AutoCAD API integration + Automation License available

Method: AutoCAD Add-in API with optional automation support

Use Cases

• Export AutoCAD drawings for CATIA V5 engineering analysis and manufacturing
• Enable collaboration between AutoCAD designers and CATIA V5 engineers
• Bridge 2D drafting and 3D parametric modeling workflows
• Support automotive and aerospace design data exchange
• Automate CAD format conversion in enterprise workflows

Pricing

Free

15 exports over 7-day trial period

Pro

$199 single machine, $399 two machines, $699 floating license

Enterprise

$599 automation license for API-driven workflows

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