MODEL File Documentation
Overview
Feature | Value |
---|---|
File Extension | .model |
Type of Format | CATIA 3D Model File |
Primary Use | 3D CAD Modeling |
Developer | Dassault Systèmes |
MIME Type | application/catia |
Binary/Text | Binary |
Can Contain | Geometry, Structure Designs, Assembly Information |
Compatibility | CATIA software and compatible CAD programs |
Editable | Yes, with supporting software |
Encryption | Not inherently, but can be encrypted by third-party tools |
Compression | No native compression; can be compressed with external tools |
Main Advantage | Detailed 3D modeling and assembly integration |
Version Control | Supported by CATIA and other CAD programs |
Interoperability | Can be converted to other CAD formats for collaboration |
File Size | Varies greatly depending on complexity of the model |
Open Format | No, proprietary to Dassault Systèmes |
Embeddable | Can be embedded into documents with appropriate software |
License | Proprietary |
Common Tools for Creation/Editing | CATIA, Dassault Systèmes' proprietary software |
Common Tools for Viewing | CATIA, eDrawings Viewer, and compatible CAD viewers |
Use Cases | Automotive, Aerospace, Industrial Machinery, and more |
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