Theorem Solutions has introduced a new OEMulti-CAD' module which enables UGNX data to be imported directly into users' current CATIA V5 sessions, streamlining the sharing and use of non-CATIA data.

World leading CAD/CAM product data exchange specialist, Theorem Solutions has introduced a new OEMulti-CAD' module which enables UGNX data to be imported directly into users' current CATIA V5 sessions. Streamlining the sharing and use of non-CATIA data within design, manufacturing, design-in-context and visualisation environments, the new module replicates the ability of CATIA's OEinsert existing component' command to bring CATParts and CATproducts into the current CATIA V5 space and work with them. Using Theorem's new OEMulti-CAD' module, CATIA V5 users can simply OEinsert' UGNX data into the current workspace without the need to undertake an external CAD translation.

The process is simply a OEmenu pick', followed by the selection of the required part or assembly from a normal file system OEtree'.

Items inserted into CATIA V5 in this way maintain links to the original data, ensuring that any subsequent modifications to the UGNX part or assembly will be automatically updated in the CATIA V5 session.

Commenting on the new development, Theorem's General Manager Keith Jeacock said: The OEinsert UGNX' capability is available for immediate delivery and will be extended to allow further key CAD formats to be brought directly into CATIA V5 within weeks rather than months.

Very soon we will be providing users with the ability to OEinsert Pro/E' and/or OEinsert I-DEAS' data simply by using a standard CATIA V5 pull down menu.

The new module raises interoperability for CATIA V5 users to new levels and, judging by the levels of interest we have already seen, our OEMulti-CAD' series looks set to become one of Theorem's most successful product offerings to date.