Supported systems and file formats

Addition Manufacturing Technologies

AddisonMckee (Addison McKee)

You can use Plant Modeller and Piping Isometrics & Spools to export production files for import into AddisonMckee pipe bending machines. For usage instructions, see Transfluid and Addison McKee Link.

Autodesk

AutoCAD

CADMATIC 3D eXchanger for AutoCAD allows you to convert AutoCAD solid models to and from CADMATIC reference models. This enables AutoCAD users to utilize their AutoCAD models (or 3D models from Autodesk Inventor, CATIA, and SolidWorks) in CADMATIC design projects. Additionally, you can directly import and export commonly used AutoCAD 2D file formats.

• You can import and export 2D documents—sketches, isometrics, and other documents for construction—using the inbuilt converters of the design application.

• You can import and export 3D models by installing the CADMATIC AutoCAD ARX-plugin called eXchanger for AutoCAD.

You can download the eXchanger for free, but registration is required before you can access the download page. Register and Download eXchanger for AutoCAD.

For an overview, see Interoperability – 3D eXchanger for AutoCAD (PDF).

For usage instructions, see 3D eXchanger for AutoCAD.

Inventor

You can use Component Modeller and Plant Modeller to import assembly files (.iam) and part files (.ipt) exported from Autodesk Inventor, with STEP serving as an intermediary format. This interface requires the installation of the CADFix program and the applicable CADFix licenses. The CADFix program provides options to simplify imported models.

For usage instructions in Component Modeller, see Import File.

For usage instructions in Plant Modeller, see 3D-Import Manager.

Navisworks

You can use eBrowser to import 3D models from Navisworks Cache files (.nwc) and Navisworks Document files (.nwd). The import process generates an eBrowser 3D model file (.ebmx) and displays it in eBrowser. For usage instructions, see Importing a Navisworks model.

You can use Plant Modeller to import a variety of 2D and 3D files created by Navisworks. For usage instructions, see Imports.

You can use Plant Modeller to export a variety of 2D and 3D files for import into Navisworks. For usage instructions, see Export.

Plant 3D

You can use Plant Modeller to import a variety of 2D and 3D files created by Plant 3D. For usage instructions, see Imports.

You can use Plant Modeller to export a variety of 2D and 3D files for import into Plant 3D. For usage instructions, see Export.

Revit

You can use Plant Modeller to import a variety of 2D and 3D files created by Revit. For usage instructions, see Imports.

You can use Plant Modeller to export a variety of 2D and 3D files for import into Revit. For usage instructions, see Export.

Aveva

E3D Design (Everything 3D)

PDMS

CADMATIC 3D eXchanger for PDMS allows you to convert PDMS design review files (.rvm) together with attribute mapping files (.att) into the eBrowser format. This can also be done in batch mode. The conversion process creates an intermediary 3DD file, which can be used as a reference model if needed. In addition, conversion services are available to transfer intelligent PDMS models into intelligent CADMATIC models. These conversions include the entire parametric model and attribute values and are provided by external subcontractors. For an overview, see Interoperability – eXchanger PDMS, eXchanger PDS (PDF).

For usage instructions, see 3D eXchanger for PDMS® (Aveva).

Bentley

AutoPIPE

You can use Plant Modeller to export piping data in Caesar II format for import into AutoPIPE to perform pipe stress analysis. For usage instructions, see CAESAR II export.

MicroStation

You can use eBrowser to import 3D models and 2D drawings from MicroStation Design files (.dgn). The import process generates an eBrowser 3D model file (.ebmx) and displays it in eBrowser. For usage instructions, see Importing a drawing (DGN, DWF, DWFx, DWG, DXF).

You can use Plant Modeller to import 3D models and 2D drawings from MicroStation Design files (.dgn). For usage instructions, see 3D-Import Manager.

CADMATIC 3D eXchanger for PDMS allows you to convert MicroStation Design files (.dgn) into the eBrowser format. This can also be done in batch mode. The conversion process creates an intermediary 3DD file, which can be used as a reference model if needed. In addition, conversion services are available to transfer intelligent DGN models into intelligent CADMATIC models. These conversions include the entire parametric model and attribute values and are provided by external subcontractors. For an overview, see Interoperability – eXchanger PDMS, eXchanger PDS (PDF).

You can use Plant Modeller to export 2D drawings in MicroStation Design file (.dgn) format.

buildingSMART

Industry Foundation Classes

You can use Plant Modeller to import and export 3D models in Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) format, an open standard developed by buildingSMART. For usage instructions, see IFC import & export.

ClearEdge3D

EdgeWise

You can use the EdgeWise–CADMATIC plug-in for seamless collaboration between EdgeWise and CADMATIC 3D design solutions. This integration allows you to efficiently transfer models from EdgeWise (any discipline) into CADMATIC as native models, reducing manual modeling efforts and accelerating project workflows. This plug-in does not require any additional licenses.

Dassault Systèmes

CATIA

You can use Component Modeller and Plant Modeller to import product files (.catproduct) and part files (.catpart) created by CATIA, with STEP serving as an intermediary format. This interface requires the installation of the CADFix program and the applicable CADFix licenses. The CADFix program provides options to simplify imported models.

For usage instructions in Component Modeller, see Import File.

For usage instructions in Plant Modeller, see 3D-Import Manager.

SolidWorks

You can use Component Modeller and Plant Modeller to import assembly files (.sldasm) and part files (.sldprt) created by SolidWorks, with STEP serving as an intermediary format. This interface requires the installation of the CADFix program and the applicable CADFix licenses. The CADFix program provides options to simplify imported models.

For usage instructions in Component Modeller, see Import File.

For usage instructions in Plant Modeller, see 3D-Import Manager.

Hexagon PPM

Caesar II

You can use Plant Modeller to export piping data for import into Caesar II software for pipe stress analysis. For usage instructions, see CAESAR II export.

Intergraph PDS

CADMATIC 3D eXchanger for PDS allows you to convert PDS Design Review files (.dri) and SmartPlant Review files (.spr) together with attribute mapping files (.att) into the eBrowser format. This can also be done in batch mode. For usage instructions, see 3D eXchanger for PDS® (Intergraph).

The conversion process creates an intermediary 3DD file, which can be used as a reference model if needed.

In addition, conversion services are available to transfer intelligent PDS models into intelligent CADMATIC models. These conversions include the entire parametric model and attribute values and are provided by external subcontractors.

For an overview, see Interoperability – eXchanger PDMS, eXchanger PDS (PDF).

Isogen

You can use Plant Modeller and Piping Isometrics & Spools to export piping data in Piping Component File (PCF) format for import into Isogen. For usage instructions, see PCF Export.

Leica

You can use Plant Modeller to import ASCII point cloud files captured by Leica 3D laser scanners. For usage instructions, see Point Clouds (Laser Scan Modeller).

Smart 3D (SmartPlant 3D)

CADMATIC 3D eXchanger for SmartPlant allows you to convert 3D model files (.vue) and attribute information (.mdb2) into the eBrowser format. This can also be done in batch mode.

The conversion process creates an intermediary 3DD file, which can be used as a reference model if needed.

In addition, conversion services are available to transfer intelligent Smart3D models into intelligent CADMATIC models. These conversions include the entire parametric model and attribute values and are provided by external subcontractors.

LISEGA SE

LICAD

You can use Plant Modeller to create LICAD compatible pipe supports by importing support configuration files (.L3D) and Bill-of-Materials files (.txt) exported from LICAD.

You can use Plant Modeller to create LICAD compatible pipe supports directly in the 3D model. This interface requires the installation of the LISEGA LICAD program.

For usage instructions, see Using the Support Designer with LISEGA LICAD.

NAPA

NAPA Steel

You can use Plant Modeller to retrieve hull information and 3D spaces from NAPA.

You can use Plant Modeller to send outfitting geometry and hole requests to NAPA.

For usage instructions, see Working with NAPA.

Okino

Mechanical CAD files

CADMATIC 3D eXchanger for PolyTrans allows you to import various mechanical CAD formats. For usage instructions, see 3D eXchanger for PolyTrans® (Okino Computer Graphics).

This interface enables the use of mechanical CAD models for equipment and modules, offering tools to simplify imported models and reduce the size of imported objects. For an overview, see Interoperability – 3D eXchanger for PolyTrans.

PIPE BENDING SYSTEMS GmbH & Co. KG

PIPEFAB

You can use Piping Isometrics & Spools and Plant Modeller to export production files for import into PIPEFAB to perform pipe bending. For usage instructions, see PipeFAB Link.

For each automatically generated isometric, the interface creates a data file in XML format that includes all the required information to produce the pipes, like bending coordinates, pipe specifications, material information and various other relevant attributes. The interface can be customized.

CADMATIC Materials

CADMATIC Materials / PUMA5

CADMATIC eXchanger for PUMA5 enables you to link Plant/Outfitting with Materials.

Materials is an integrated engineering IT suite that supports all the activities of the piping discipline: managing the line list, piping specification development, and material management through to the generation of material requisitions.

Siemens Digital Industries

Siemens NX

You can use Component Modeller and Plant Modeller to import and export JT files used by Siemens NX. For usage instructions, see JT import & export.

JT is an ISO-standardized 3D data format widely used in the industry for product visualization, collaboration, CAD data exchange, and, in some cases, for long-term data retention. It can contain a combination of approximate (faceted) data, boundary representation (B-Rep) surfaces, product and manufacturing information (PMI), and metadata (textual attributes).

Solid Edge

You can use Component Modeller and Plant Modeller to import assembly files (.asm), part files (.par) created by Solid Edge, with STEP serving as an intermediary format. This interface requires the installation of the CADFix program and the applicable CADFix licenses. The CADFix program provides options to simplify imported models.

For usage instructions in Component Modeller, see Import File.

For usage instructions in Plant Modeller, see 3D-Import Manager.

SST Systems, Inc.

CAEPIPE

You can use Plant Modeller to export piping information for import into CAEPIPE to perform pipe stress analysis. For usage instructions, CAEPIPE export.

PipeStress

You can use Plant Modeller to export piping information for import into PipeStress to perform pipe stress analysis. For usage instructions, see PipeStress export.

Transfluid Maschinenbau GmbH

Transfluid

You can use Piping Isometrics & Spools and Plant Modeller to export production files for import into Transfluid pipe bending machines. For usage instructions, see Transfluid and Addison McKee Link.

Trimble

Tekla Structures

You can use Plant Modeller to import and export 3D models (.ifc, .stp) and beam profiles (.sdn, .sdnf) for interoperability with Tekla Structures. For usage instructions, see Working with Tekla Structures.

The native bi-directional interface between Plant/Outfitting and Tekla Structures enables seamless information sharing by combining the structural steel model with the project design model. Designers can work simultaneously in both programs and benefit from importing models from other disciplines as native objects. Imported materials can be modified and exported for reuse, retaining all related information. This allows work to begin with a preliminary model in one software platform, which can then be enhanced with more detailed design in another.

3D interoperability (STEP)

As-built modeling with point clouds

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Mechanical CAD

Model viewing

Piping information for pipe bending

Piping information for pipe stress analysis

Reports