Importing a CATIA v5 File

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  1.  Select Catia v5 from the File>Import submenu. The Select a Catia v5 File to Import file dialog appears. Through this dialog you are able to import a Catia v5 assembly or part file. You may select the options button on the file dialog to control the result of the translation.

  2. Click the Options button. The Catia 5 Import Options dialog appears.

  3. Select the desired settings on this dialog and click OK.

  4. To import a file, browse  for the specific file you intend to import, click on it (so that is appears under File Name) and select OPEN.

  5.  Once objects are placed a DynaHandle appears for further edits of placement as well as conversation bar options (Copy for example). Once edits are complete choose OK to accept.