CATPART File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .CATPart
Full Name CATIA V5 Part File
Developer Dassault Systèmes
Type of File CAD (Computer-Aided Design)
Related Software CATIA, CADAM Drafting, AutoVue
MIME Type application/x-catia
Main Usage 3D model parts creation and assembly in CATIA V5
File Structure Binary
Accessibility Proprietary Format, requires CATIA or compatible viewer
Advantages High precision and rich feature set for 3D modeling
Disadvantages File size can be large, proprietary format limits access to users with specific software
Supported Platforms Windows
Compatibility Compatible with various CAD software through plugins or import/export features
File Signatures Varies, based on content and version
Encryption File contents can be encrypted for security purposes
Compression Supports compression to reduce file sizes
Versioning Support Yes, supports versioning for tracking and managing revisions
Editable Yes, with appropriate software such as CATIA V5
Licensing Proprietary, with varying licensing options for different needs
File Recovery Complex structure makes recovery difficult, but possible with specialized tools