What is the Translator to IRONCAD?

Translator is the import and export filter that allows IRONCAD, INOVATE , and DRAFT to open files directly from SolidWorks, Inventor, CATIA V5, Solid Edge, NX, Creo, JT, IFC, and Rhino. The model is imported as true geometry, not as a “dead copy”: you can edit, combine, and build upon it without a history tree, and IRONCAD automatically selects the ACIS or Parasolid kernel for the best results. No conversion, no lost dimensions.

Formats included in " IRONCAD " without Translator

The standard installation of IRONCAD already opens IronCAD files, STEP AP203/214, IGES, Parasolid (.x_t), and ACIS (.sat) files. Translator adds the system-specific formats, allowing the customer’s or supplier’s original files to be opened directly without an intermediate step via STEP.

File formats added with " Translator " for IRONCAD, INOVATE , and DRAFT

SoftwareFile endingVersionDirection
SolidWorks.sldprt, .sldasm, .prt, .asm98 – 2026Import
Inventor.ipt, .iamV11 – V2026Import
CATIA V5.CatPart, .CatProduct, .cgrV5R8 – V5-6R2026Import / Export
Solid Edge.par, .asm, .psmV18 – SE 2026Import
UG NX.prt11 – NX 2512Import
Pro/E (Creo).prt, .asm16 – Creo 12.0Import
JT.jt8–10.2, 10.3, 10.5–10.11Import
Architect / BIM.ifcIFC 2×3, 4×2, 4×3Import
Rhinoceros.3dmV2 – V8Import
DXF / DWG.dxf, .dwg2.5 – 2026Import

File formats included with Translator for Compose and Configurator

SoftwareFile endingVersionDirection
CAD system
SolidWorks.sldprt, .sldasm, .prt, .asm98 – 2026Import
Inventor.ipt, .iamV11 – V2026Import
CATIA V5.CatPart, .CatProduct, .cgrV5R8 – V5-6R2026Import / Export
CATIA V4.model–Import
Solid Edge.par, .asm, .psmV18 – SE 2026Import
UG NX.prt11 – NX 2512Import
Pro/E (Creo).prt, .asm16 – Creo 12.0Import
JT.jt8–10.2, 10.3, 10.5–10.11Import
Architect / BIM.ifcIFC 2×3, 4×2, 4×3Import
Rhinoceros.3dmV2 – V8Import
DXF / DWG.dxf, .dwg2.5 – 2026Import
AutoCAD 2D.dxf, .dwg–Import
AutoCAD 3D DXF.dxf–Import / Export
Visualization and Meshes
VRML.wrl–Import / Export
Stereolithography.stl, .sla–Import / Export
Wavefront.obj–Import / Export
Raw.raw–Import / Export
3D Studio.prj, .3ds–Import
SketchUp.skp2015 and earlierImport
trueSpace.scn, .cob–Import
TriModel.tmd–Import
Point cloud.pts, .ptx, .xyz–Import
HOOPS OOC.ooc (import), .hsf (export)–Import / Export
Neutral formats and IronCAD
STEP AP203/214.stp, .stepAP203/214Import
IGES.igs, .iges–Import
Parasolid.x_t, .xmt_txtJan. 11–31Import
ACIS.sat7.0 – R29Import
Romulus.xmt–Import
IronCAD Part.ics, .ic3dCurrent version and backwardsOpen / Save
IronCAD Configuration.iccsCurrent version and backwardsOpen / Save

Frequently Asked Questions About Translator