Theorem's advanced data translation tools are paving the way for new functionality to support Dassault Systèmes' MultiCAx initiative - which calls for interoperability to be in the hands of users, so that "design in context" can be undertaken without the need for external translation of non CATIA V5 parts. With the option in a future module to bring in FTA data from I-DEAS, manufacturing users will have all of the information needed to make the part.
Within the MultiCAx environment, CATIA V5 users are able to select a part or assembly designed in I-DEAS, and cause it to appear as a node on their CATIA V5 design tree; either as a single component or full assembly, as appropriate. A prime objective of Theorem Solutions MultiCAX-U Plug-In product is to enable the use of I-DEAS data (parts, assemblies and 3D dimensions and annotations (FTA) inside a V5 session. The 3D dimension and annotation feature will be a separate optional licensed feature and available in Q4 2008.
The user will be able to manipulate heterogeneous CAD data for Review and Design in context purposes with a link back to the IDEAS data.
I-DEAS Multi-cad import is built upon the strategic DS XCAD CAA platform, this platform enables the Import of data to V5 with integrated control of quality. This application also supports the capability of outputting the data in 3DXML format.
This MultiCAX Plug-In as well as enabling the user to generate data that is linked back to the original IDEAS representation, and therefore support the ability to track and update respective to changes, it will also support Design in Context DMU and explicit design modification. Using the Plug-In with explicit modification enables the data to be subsequently modified within CATIA but removes all links back to the originating IDEAS data.
The application whilst it can be operated interactively within CATIA V5 will also be able to be run in batch mode from a command line interface external to CATIA V5.
DS prerequisite products :
CATIA
MD1 (minimal pre-requisite), or any configuration including the Products of MD1, enables access to all product features except FTA. If a CATIA DN1, License is installed, the user will also benefit of the Standard DS CATDMUUtility Batch CommandAccess to FTA is enabled with a complementary license FR1 or FTA. An IDEAS license must be installed on the seat of the customer.
DELMIA
Any DELMIA configuration including the Products MDU or MNV + DOM,enables access to all product features except FTA. Access to FTA is enabled with a complementary license MFT. An IDEAS license must be installed on the seat of the customer.
ENOVIA
ENOVIA DM1 (minimal pre-requisite) , or any configuration including the Products of DM1 enables access to all product features except FTA. Access to FTA is enabled with a complementary license DT1. An IDEAS license must be installed on the seat of the customer
Platform:
Windows 32bit and 64bit
Packaging
The solution is packaged as:
A mono-directional IDEAS>V5 translator
A bi-directional IDEAS <> V5 translator
The optional capability in this translator is support for 3D dimension and annotation
Import from IDEAS to V5 will be available in Q4 2008.
Videos :
CATIA V5 Multi-CAD Plugin
QuickTime format
Brochures :
Multi-CAD IDEAS
Images & Logos :
Multicad IDEAS
