CAD tip # 7874:

Question CAD
% platform category

Direct support for IGES, CATIA, Pro/E, Solidworks, NX etc. in AutoCAD 2012.

The IMPORT command in AutoCAD 2012 newly supports loading of 3D models in a number of exchange formats and native formats of foreign CAD applications. So you can easily work with the 3D models (parts, assemblies) from other CAD software tools.

AutoCAD 2012 supports e.g. the formats of CATIA V4 (.model, .exp), CATIA V5 (.CATPart, .CATProduct), IGES (.igs, .iges) - also export, JT (.jt), NX (.prt), Parasolid (.x_b, .x_t), Pro/E (.prt, .asm), Pro/E Granite (.g), Pro/E Neutral (.neu), Rhino (.3dm), Solidworks (.prt, .sldprt, .asm, .sldasm), STEP (.stp, .step).

Formats in 2012 (CZ version)

IGES files can processed also with the commands IGESIMPORT and IGESEXPORT

ACAD2012

* CAD

28.3.2011 9458×

Comments Tell a friend

Prices - CAD eShop:

AutoCAD

applies to: AutoCAD 2012 ·

See also:
Tip 13683:	Limitations of the LISP language (AutoLISP, VisualLISP) in AutoCAD LT - what to watch out for
Tip 13541:	Using Twinmotion from Revit to visualize other types of 3D scenes.
Tip 13404:	How to import an IFC file in AutoCAD?
Tip 13296:	How to correctly load a KML/KMZ file into Civil or Map 3D?
Tip 12926:	How to import point coordinates from Excel to AutoCAD?

Selected tip: Want to get rid of the Active Assistance window?

Back All CAD Tips

How to input a real fraction in AutoCAD? « | » New raster formats supported in AutoCAD 2012.

Have we helped you? If you want to support the CAD Forum web service, consider buying one of our CAD applications, or our custom software development offerings, or donating via PayPal (see above). You may also add a link to your web - like this "fan" link:

CAD: OS: Categ:
Text:	FAQ glossary

Featuring:
DwgTextTranslator translates a series of drawings from one language to another using MS Access.
Download a fully functional trial version.

Please use these tips at your own risk.
Arkance Systems is not responsible for possible problems that may occur as a result of using any of these tips.

	CAD Forum - tips, tricks, utilities, help, how-tos and FAQ for AutoCAD, LT, Inventor, Revit, Map, Civil 3D, Fusion 360, Forma, 3ds Max and other Autodesk software (support by Arkance Systems) - see About	Arkance Systems CZ s.r.o. (CAD Studio) - Autodesk Platinum Partner & Training Center & Consulting Services Partner	CONTACT: webmaster.cz@arkance-systems.com tel. +420 910 970 111
	Copyright © 2023 \| Advertise with us \| Online privacy

CZ \| EN \| DE
Login or
registration
	Visitors: 9341