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Datakit has released version 2019.1 of its CAD conversion tools. It adds support for many new CAD format versions reading for Datakit applications: JT 10.3; ACIS 2018 1.0; Solid Edge 2019; NX 12.0.2.9 and SOLIDWORKS 2019.
All formats convertible with CrossManager. A new offer is available with this new version for Rhinoceros users.
The PLMXML import has been added to Datakit’s Rhino import plug-ins bundle, at no extra cost. It is possible to buy all plug-ins (12 formats) for $1,500.
Users who already have this bundle with an up-to-date maintenance subscription can take advantage of this new PLMXLM import.
The 12 formats available in the Rhino import bundle are edited by Datakit.
This version features improvement of the dozens of CAD converters provided by Datakit. Users wanting to try Datakit software can download it and get a trial license on CrossManagerand CrossCad/Plgofficial pages.
Datakit specializes in CAD data exchange solutions and services. It offers stand-alone converters, plug-ins and SDK that import, analyze and export a large number of CAD formats. Datakit exposes a wide range of geometrical and semantic data (assemblies, annotations, metadata, PMI) through its varied range of products. It also provides support services for the migration of CAD databases to help customers choose the best data transfer solutions. It works closely together with independent software vendors that currently integrate its CAD data exchange solutions to their own software.
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