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Light-weight server-based solution for batch conversions of CAD data in corporate or cloud environments.

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Simple command line, no programming required. Get access to 20+ CAD formats in minutes, not hours.

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CAD Exchanger CLI runs in your environment enabling full data control on your side.

Compatibility

Deployable on in-house servers, data centers and in public clouds.

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Need to work with CAD files in numerous formats? No worries.

From JT to STL, from NX to OBJ, CAD Exchanger gets you covered.

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Simple syntax and clear documentation ensure quick start.

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:: convert STEP file to STL
ExchangerConv.exe -i C:\input\model.step -e C:\output\model.stl

:: combine multiple STEP files into one
ExchangerConv.exe -i C:\input\part1.step -i C:\input\part2.step -e C:\output\assembly.step

:: generate PNG screenshot for SolidWorks model
ExchangerConv.exe -i C:\input\assembly.sldasm -e C:\output\screenshot.png -s settings.ini

:: prepare CATIA model for Web Toolkit visualization
ExchangerConv.exe -i C:\input\assembly.CATProduct -e C:\output\assembly.cdxfb

# convert STEP file to STL
./ExchangerConv -i /input/model.step -e /output/model.stl

# combine multiple STEP files into one
./ExchangerConv -i /input/part1.step -i /input/part2.step -e /output/assembly.step

# generate PNG screenshot for SolidWorks model
./ExchangerConv -i /input/assembly.sldasm -e /output/screenshot.png -s settings.ini

# prepare CATIA model for Web Toolkit visualization
./ExchangerConv -i /input/assembly.CATProduct -e /output/assembly.cdxfb

Key Features

Read and write 3D formats

Assemblies and parts

Precise geometry (B-Rep) and meshes

Meta-data: names, ID's and user-defined properties

Colors, materials and textures

Thumbnail generation

User-defined resolutions: from thumbnails to Full HD

Various display modes (shading vs wireframe)

User-defined camera position (axonometric, top, front, left, etc)

PNG, BMP, or JPEG output

Flexible settings

Conversion parameters, mesh granularity, measurement units and more

Detailed .ini-format setting file

Shareable between multiple users for consistent results

For SaaS Developers

Set up easy-to-use conversions in the cloud.

Run on Linux or Windows VM's

Accept CAD files in multiple formats

Convert fast and easily

For Enterprise

Automate massive conversions on premise.

Deploy in-house for full data control

Unlimited usage

Leverage our patented parallel computations on your powerful servers

Combine with CAD Exchanger Web Toolkit

Build an interactive 3D web app?
Use CAD Exchanger Web Toolkit.

Javascript API to explore assemblies, parts, geometries and meta-data

Shading and wireframe display modes

Dynamic selection

Measurements and PMI

Integration with three.js

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Flexible Licensing for Enterprise and Startups

Simple subscription.
Prices are per year, per server.

Neutral and Kernel formats

Each individually

$1,000/yr

All Inclusive

$3,000/yr

Native formats

Each individually

$1,500/yr

All Inclusive

$4,500/yr

All formats combinedBest value

$5,950/yr

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most suitable use cases for CAD Exchanger CLI?

CLI can be used best either in on-premise or in cloud environments, for simple regular conversions between file formats. It can combine several files into one, or simultaneously export to multiple target formats.

CAD Exchanger CLI is licensed per physical MAC address, so it can be easily deployed on a corporate server. If you plan to deploy it in a virtual environment or in a public cloud make sure you can ensure a fixed MAC address.

Although CAD Exchanger CLI enables various settings, it is not aimed to provide highly customizable conversions (such as selecting sub-assemblies or part representations to convert, etc), progress bar support and so on. All this is possible via more feature-rich CAD Exchanger SDK.

How is CAD Exchanger CLI licensed?

Each format can be licensed individually or in the cost-effective bundles.

CAD Exchanger CLI is licensed under the typical subscription model. Licensing is per MAC address, per OS, per customer’s service/application.

How is the license key provided?

The license key is a text file which will just need to be placed in a certain directory.

Are there any limitations on concurrent usage? Can several processes invoke CAD Exchanger CLI simultaneously?

There are no limitations per license, so you can invoke as many processes as you wish. Of course, if you simultaneously launch multiple processes on the same server, you can easily oversubscribe the machine (especially when working with large assemblies), so make sure you properly organize work scheduling.

How can CAD Exchanger CLI be used in a cloud?

Please make sure you can guarantee a fixed MAC address as the license key is linked to that. Typically this requires provisioning a medium- to high-end virtual machine, what will also be relevant for massive conversions. Double-check with your cloud provider in the case of doubt.

How do I set conversion options?

Some key settings can be controlled via a settings file, e.g. to enable consistent conversion results among multiple users. Please refer to the CLI User’s Guide for details.

Can CAD Exchanger CLI generate thumbnails?

CAD Exchanger CLI can generate multiple thumbnails at once, from small sizes to Full HD and larger resolutions, with arbitrary camera positions and display modes. Please refer to the CLI User’s Guide for details.

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