How to convert CATPART to DWG
- Add your .CATPART file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .DWG in a few seconds.
- Download your new .DWG file.
What to expect
- The parametric feature history from CATIA does not transfer; the DWG contains geometry only.
- Expect a translation between two proprietary CAD formats, so exact geometry and detail can shift slightly.
- Layer, block, and metadata mapping between the CATIA part and the DWG database may be incomplete.
Frequently asked questions
What happens to the 3D part when it becomes a DWG?
The CATPART's geometry is translated into the AutoCAD DWG database, which can hold 2D and 3D geometry. The result is static geometry rather than a live, editable CATIA part.
Why convert a CATPART to DWG?
CATPART is a proprietary CATIA format, while DWG is the widely used AutoCAD format. Converting lets people open and reference the part in AutoCAD-based workflows without a CATIA license.
Does the parametric feature history survive?
No. CATPART stores a parametric feature tree, but DWG holds geometry, not CATIA's construction history. After conversion the model is no longer parametrically editable as it was in CATIA.
What can open the resulting DWG?
DWG opens in AutoCAD and free viewers such as DWG TrueView or the Autodesk Viewer. Full editing requires a CAD program that supports DWG.
