VERICUT includes the ability to use several industry-standard model file formats: STL, IGES, VDA-FS, and DXF. Additionally, the following optional model interface modules allow VERICUT to use formats: STEP, ACIS, CATIA V4, and CATIA V5.

The CATIA V5 Model Interface reads CATIA V5 part files (.CATPart). CATIA topological entities (such as CATBody, CATNurbsSurface, CATplane, etc..) are converted to triangular facets and written out as STL or VERICUT polygon files. Optionally a CATIA part file can be referenced directly in VERICUT’s modeling interface–no intermediate file is written.

 

When used in conjunction with a new output option in the existing CATIA V5 to VERICUT Interface (CATV5), the CATIA V5 Model Interface is used to read .CATPart files directly referenced in the VERICUT project file written by CATV5. 

When used in conjunction with Model Export, the CATIA V5 Model Interface writes a CATIA V5 model file of VERICUT’s cut stock. Depending on the features detected by Model Export, the CATIA file contains trimmed topological features (such as CATBody, CATNurbsSurface, CATplane, etc.).

CATIA V4 Model Interface

The CATIA V4 Model Interface reads CATIA V4 model files (.model), version 4.1.9 and 4.2.4. CATIA topological entities (such as SOLIDE, SKIN, VOLUME, FACE, surface, plane, etc..) are converted to triangular facets and written out as STL or VERICUT polygon files. Optionally a CATIA model file can be referenced directly in VERICUT’s modeling interface. No intermediate file is written.
           
When used in conjunction with Model Export, the CATIA V4 Model Interface writes a CATIA V4 model file of VERICUT’s cut stock. Depending on the features detected by Model Export, the CATIA file contains trimmed topological features (such as VOLUME, polynomial surface, plane, etc.).

STEP Model Interface

The STEP Model Interface reads STEP files (.stp or .step) containing AP203 and AP214 (geometry only) protocols. STEP topological entities (such as surface, solid, sheet, shell, face, etc.) are converted to triangular facets and written out as STL or VERICUT polygon files. The interface does not separate STEP assembly files into individual parts. Optionally a STEP file can be referenced directly in VERICUT’s modeling interface. No intermediate file is written.
           
When used in conjunction with Model Export, the STEP Model Interface writes a STEP file of VERICUT’s cut stock. Depending on the features detected by Model Export, the STEP file contains trimmed topological features (such as bspline surface, plane, conical surface, cylindrical surface, etc.).

ACIS Model Interface

The ACIS Model Interface reads ACIS files (.sat), up to version R16. ACIS topological entities (such as bspline surface, solid body, sheet body, shell, face, etc.) are converted to triangular facets and written out as STL or VERICUT polygon files. Optionally an ACIS file can be referenced directly in VERICUT’s modeling interface. No intermediate file is written.
           
When used in conjunction with Model Export, the ACIS Model Interface writes an ACIS file. Depending on the features detected by Model Export, the ACIS file contains trimmed topological features (such as bspline surface, plane, cone, etc.).

You currently own VERICUT and want to read IGES or STL files as output from various CAD systems.

Required Module:
None  

You currently own VERICUT and want to read ACIS “.sat” files as output from various CAD systems.

Required Module:
ACIS Model Interface

You currently own VERICUT and want to write ACIS “.sat” files from VERICUT’s cut stock.

Required Modules:
ACIS Model Interface
Model Export

You currently own VERICUT and want to read CATIA V5 .CATPart files, and currently uses the CATIA V5 to VERICUT Interface (CATV5)

Required Module:
CATIA V5 Model Interface

You need to add a new VERICUT seat to simulate CATIA V5 CATProcesses on your machines, and want to use direct reference of CATPart files in VERICUT. Additionally, you want to write CATPart files of VERICUT’s cut stock for use in CATIA V5.

Required Modules:
Verification
Machine Simulation
CATIA V5 to VERICUT Interface
CATIA V5 Model Interface
Model Export