Convert CATPART to STP

How to convert or export CATIA files to .stp (STEP) file format.

How to convert catpart to stp file

CATPart and STP files

CATPart file

CATPart files are created by CATIA, a CAD (Computer-Aided Design) software suite developed by Dassault Systèmes. These files contain 3D models, and part designs specific to the CATIA environment. They contain geometry, dimensions, material properties, and other design-related data. Catpart files are used in product design, manufacturing, and engineering industries.

STP file

STP files, short for Standard for the Exchange of Product Data, are universally recognized in CAD. They are used to share 3D objects across different CAD software platforms, maintaining most geometric and design attributes. STO files are widely accepted for transferring data between different CAD programs and are useful for collaboration and 3D printing.

Converting catpart to stp

Convert .catpart to .stp using CATIA

  1. Open CATIA software.
  2. Load the CATPart file you want to convert.
  3. Once loaded, go to the File menu.
  4. Select Save As or Export.
  5. In the dialog box, choose STP as the file format.
  6. Click Save or Export to complete the conversion.

Convert .catpart to .stp using third-party software

Various third-party software options can convert catpart to stp, such as Autodesk Fusion 360, SolidWorks, or FreeCAD.

  • CATIA: Best suited if you have access to it, as it natively supports CATPart files.
  • Autodesk Fusion 360: Offers a versatile platform for conversion and supports a wide range of CAD file formats.
  • SolidWorks: Known for its robust CAD capabilities, including file conversion.
  • FreeCAD: A free, open-source option that can handle basic conversion tasks.

Conversion steps

  1. Open one of these software.
  2. Import the catpart file.
  3. Look for the Save As or Export option.
  4. Choose STP as the target export file format.
  5. Save or Export the .stp file.
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3D-Tool

A CAD viewer program with conversion capabilities

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Autodesk Fusion 360

3D CAD/CAM tool for product development

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Autodesk Inventor

Autodesk Inventor is a modeling software used to create 3D digital prototypes

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CATIA

A PLM/CAD/CAM/CAE software suite

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CrossManager

A CAD converter with a vast format support

EnSuite

A CAD visualizaton, analyzation and translating system

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FreeCAD

An open source multiplatform 3D CAD/MCAD/CAx/CAE/PLM modeler

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SolidWorks

A 2D and 3D CAD construction software

Additional formats for
catpart file conversion