Overview

Communicator for BricsCAD is a high-fidelity 3D CAD import/export tool designed to enhance collaboration and interoperability across various CAD platforms. It seamlessly imports geometry and Product Manufacturing Information (PMI) data from all major CAD applications, ensuring that users can work with diverse file formats without losing critical information. Communicator for BricsCAD runs on all editions of BricsCAD except for BricsCAD Shape and BricsCAD Lite, making it a versatile tool for professionals in design and engineering.

Features

• Import Capabilities: Supports importing from a wide range of file formats including ACIS (.asab, .asat, .sab, .sat), Autodesk Inventor (.iam, .ipt), CATIA v4 (.model), CATIA v5/v6 (.CATPart, .CATProduct, .CGR), Creo Elements/Pro Engineer (.asm, .prt), IGES (.iges, .igs), NX (.prt), Parasolid (.xmt_bin, .xmt_txt, .x_b, .x_t), Siemens (.jt), SolidWorks (.sldasm, .sldprt), STEP (.step, .stp, .stpz), VDA-FS (.vda), XCGM (.xcgm), Solid Edge (.par, .asm, .psm), and STL (.stl).
• Export Capabilities: Allows exporting to formats such as 3D PDF (.pdf), ACIS (.asab, .asat, .sab, .sat), CATIA v4 (.model), CATIA v5 (.CATPart, .CATProduct), IGES (.iges, .igs), STEP (.step, .stp), VDA-FS (.vda), and XCGM (.xcgm).
• Cross-Platform Compatibility: Available for Windows, Mac OS, and Linux, ensuring broad accessibility and usability.
• High-Fidelity Data Transfer: Maintains the integrity of imported and exported data, preserving geometry and PMI information accurately.
• Collaboration Enhancement: Facilitates collaboration by enabling seamless data exchange between different CAD platforms, reducing barriers to interoperability.

Benefits

• Enhanced Collaboration: Streamlines the process of sharing and collaborating on CAD data across different platforms, improving teamwork and project efficiency.
• Interoperability: Ensures compatibility with a wide range of CAD formats, allowing users to work with diverse file types without losing critical information.
• Efficiency: Reduces the time and effort required to convert and manage CAD files, enhancing productivity.
• Versatility: Supports multiple operating systems and BricsCAD editions, making it a flexible tool for various professional environments.
• Data Integrity: Maintains high-fidelity data transfer, ensuring that geometry and PMI data are accurately preserved during import and export processes.