CAD compatibility

MODUS accesses geometry data directly from the native CAD model, ensuring there is no loss of accuracy when using CAD data for inspection programming.

Supported formats

Original files – CATIA® v4, CATIA v5, Pro/E®, Siemens® NX™ (previously known as Unigraphics®), Solidworks®, Parasolid®, ACIS®, HOOPS®.

Exchange protocols – IGES, STEP, VDA-FS.

CAD features

• Fast loading of CAD data – using HOOPS® streaming technology (also used in CATIA®) so that the model loads in the background whilst you get on with programming.
• Multiple CAD files - enables support for complex component assemblies or combinations of work-piece and fixtures for full simulation.
• Product manufacturing information may be utilised from CATIA v5, Pro/E and NX models, enabling the use of embedded dimensional and tolerancing information.