File Format List
Downloaded Data
Downloaded Data is compressed into a zip file.
Normal Data (Native Format)
PARTcommunity allows you to download native CAD and directly open the file in your CAD software without converting formats.
Normal Data (Intermediate Format)
You can use SAT, IGES, or STEP formats and convert formats after downloading.
Macro Data
For certain CAD formats, PARTcommunity creates a Macro file to download. Refer to the link below for instructions on how to execute the Macro.
Drag and drop the macro file into the CAD software.
Supported Formats
| CAD type | Corresponding CAD software name or file format name | File extension | Location of Pop-up Menu |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3D native files | Autodesk Inventor (2024、2023、2022、2021、2020、2019) | .ipt | 3D |
| CATIA (>=V5) | .catpart | 3D | |
| CATIA Macro >=V5 | .catscript | 3D | |
| Creo Elements/Direct Modeling (>=17.0) | .lsp | 3D | |
| Creo Parametric (10、9、8、7、6、5) | .prt.1 | 3D | |
| NX (>=12、2206、1980、1953、1926、1899、1872、1847) | .prt | 3D | |
| Solid Edge (2023、2022、2021、2020、2019) | .par | 3D | |
| Solid Works Macro (>=2001+) | .swb | 3D | |
| Solid Works (>=2015) | .sldprt | 3D | |
| AutoCAD (>=V14) | .dwg | Other -> 3D | |
| Autodesk Revit | .rfa | Other -> 3D | |
| BeckerCAD | .sat | Other -> 3D | |
| Caddy++ (SAT-V4.2) | .sat | Other -> 3D | |
| CoCreate Modeling (>=2007) | .lsp | Other -> 3D | |
| IFC(2×3) | .ifc | Other -> 3D | |
| Microstation (3D) | .dgn | Other -> 3D | |
| OBJ (WaveFront) | .obj | Other -> 3D | |
| One Space Modeling (>=2007) | .lsp | Other -> 3D | |
| PARTjava | .zjv | Other -> 3D | |
| 3D intermediate files | IGES | .igs | 3D |
| Parasolid Binary (V15) | .x_b | 3D | |
| Parasolid Text (V15) | .x_t | 3D | |
| SAT (7) | .sat | 3D | |
| STEP (AP203、AP214) | .stp | 3D | |
| AutomationML | .aml | Other -> 3D | |
| AVEVA E3D | .mac | Other -> 3D | |
| Bricscad（via DWG) | .dwg | Other -> 3D | |
| COLLADA | .dae | Other -> 3D | |
| DWG>= 2013、2010-2012、2007-2009、2004-2006 | .dwg | Other -> 3D | |
| DXF>= 2013、2010-2012、2007-2009、2004-2006 | .dxf | Other -> 3D | |
| FBX（Filmbox） | .fbx | Other -> 3D | |
| FBX with additional data | .fbx; .json | Other -> 3D | |
| IFC4 | .ifc | Other -> 3D | |
| JT | .jt | Other -> 3D | |
| Mechanical Desktop (>=V5) | .sat | Other -> 3D | |
| MegaCAD (SAT-V2.0) | .sat | Other -> 3D | |
| Metafile 3D(PS3) (V2) | .ps3 | Other -> 3D | |
| PDF(3D view) (7.01) | Other -> 3D | ||
| PDF Datasheet | Other -> 3D | ||
| PRO-Desktop | .stp | Other -> 3D | |
| STL | .stl | Other -> 3D | |
| Trimble Sketchup 2017 | .skp | Other -> 3D | |
| VRML (>=V1.0) | .wrl | Other -> 3D | |
| 3D Studio MAX | .3ds | Other -> 3D |
| CAD type | Corresponding CAD software name or file format name | File extension | Location of Pop-up Menu |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2D native files | Auto CAD Electrical | .mdb | Other -> 2D |
| HP ME 10 (>=V9) | .mi | Other -> 2D | |
| NX | .prt | Other -> 2D | |
| 2D intermediate files | Bill of material | .xml | Other -> 2D |
| Bill of material | .json | Other -> 2D | |
| Capital | .xml | Other -> 2D | |
| DWF (A5.5、B5.5、C5.5、A6.0、B6.0) | .dwf | 2D | |
| DWG (>=2013、2010-2012、2007-2009、2004-2006) | .dwg | 2D | |
| DXF (>=2013、2010-2012、2007-2009、2004-2006) | .dxf | 2D | |
| HPGL (V2) | .hgl | Other -> 2D | |
| Metafile 2D V1,2D(PS2) | .ps2 | Other -> 2D | |
| MI (>=V8) | .mi | Other -> 2D | |
| MicroStation DGN (>=V8) | .dgn | Other -> 2D | |
| 2D images / vector files, etc. | Animated GIF(ANIMGIFFILE-640x480、640x480) | .gif | Other -> 2D |
| BMP 2D View、3D View | .bmp | Other -> 2D | |
| JPEG 2D View、3D View | .jpg | Other -> 2D | |
| SVG | .svg | Other -> 2D | |
| TIFF 2D View | .tif | Other -> 2D |
Trouble Shooting
Problem: Solidworks cannot read data downloaded in Solidworks data format.
Possible Solutions:
Please confirm the downloaded file extension first.
Extension .swb is the macro file for Solidworks.
For extensions other than .swb, please confirm download settings.
There are two procedures to read macro files as follow.
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※1) Please drag a swb file and drop it on Solidworks.
- 1. Drag and drop it on the title bar of Solidworks. (Not on the window)
- 2. When you are asked where to save it, specify it and click OK.
- 3. Then models are automatically created.
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※2)Select a function in the menu bar.
- 1. Tool/Macro/Run Command opens extension .swb files (Solidworks Visual Basic Program).
- 2. Select .swb files (SolidWorks Visual Basic Program) in the dialog box.
- 3. When you are asked where to save Solidworks files and specify it.
- 4. Models are automatically created.