Datakit Announces CAD File Converters v2021.1

Datakit announces version 2021.1 of its CAD file converters. It adds a new library for reading the FBX format, support for ACIS .asab files, support for the latest versions of CAD software on the market (JT, Open CASCADE, CATIA V6, Solid Edge, SOLIDWORKS, NX and Rhino) and without forgetting new conversion possibilities in CrossManager.

New FBX format reading library

After writing the FBX format, Datakit is able to offer you to read the .FBX format. The library is able to read binary and ASCII files in FBX format from version 6.1 to 7.7.

In addition to geometry, it allows the extraction of texture, instance and assembly data.

New extension for ACIS format

In its ACIS reader, Datakit offers reading of ASCII and binary parts (.sat, .sab) and ASCII assemblies (.asat). In this new version, Datakit adds the reading of binary assemblies (.asab). 

Support of new versions of 2D & 3D formats 

Datakit, always responsive following the evolution of software, adds support for reading and writing new versions of formats. Datakit tools can now read and convert the formats mentioned below.

  • NX 3D & 2D reading up to version 1946
  • Compatibility of plug-ins for Open CASCADE from Datakit with the latest version of this C ++ library recognized for the development of CAD applications: Open CASCADE 7.5. 

More input and output formats for CrossManager 

End users, through the CrossManager software, can convert their models using even more combinations: 

The table of all possible combinations is available here.

All inputs and outputs available in CrossManager file translator

Improvements for the entire software line

Version 2021.1 also benefits from the continuous improvement of dozens of CAD interfaces provided by Datakit. They are, in fact, constantly maintained in order to improve their quality and support new entities, while optimizing execution time.

This concerns CrossManager and plug-ins, used by end users and CrossCad/Ware for software vendors integrating Datakit technology.

Datakit offers the possibility of testing its software by registering on its website.

About Datakit 

Datakit is a company founded in 1994, specialized in CAD data exchange solutions and services. It offers converters, plug-ins and libraries to import, analyze and export many CAD formats. Datakit masters a wide range of geometric and semantic data (assemblies, annotations, meta data, PMI) thanks to its diversified range of products. It also offers CAD migration assistance services and works in close collaboration with many publishers integrating its software components.

For more information, visit www.datakit.com.

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