CATIA File Options

Whether you import or export CATIA files, XYZ locations of point objects will scale as expected.

Import Options
Import part manufacturing information Select to include product manufacturing information when you open or insert CATIA designs. If you select this option, and you previously selected Import assembly structure only in the General file options, that option will be deselected.
Trim control points outside face boundaries Deselect if you do not want to perform surface optimization on CATIA files when they are imported. This option is on by default.
Map CATIA Geometric sets to SpaceClaim Groups Select to create Groups from CATIA Geometric Sets. Select Publications only to create SpaceClaim Groups for publications only.
In-work Object Select to import CATIA geometry sets with the state set to In Work Object. This option is disabled by default.
For CATIA CGR files, you can specify how to import the faceted data (similar to other faceted formats such as AMF and STL):
  • Lightweight

  • Connected facets

  • Simple facets

  • Solid/surface body

Export Options
Version Select the CATIA version to set the format of exported designs.
Simplify spline surface data Reduce the number of control points on surfaces.
Export as hybrid design Check this option ON to export the model as a Hybrid design.