Appendix B - Interoperability: CAD Systems

Interoperability: CAD Systems

This section provides supplementary information & guidance regarding the installation and configuration of some of the 3rd party CAD systems supported by SYNCHRO Software Ltd as this relates to interworking with the SYNCHRO Client application

Additional information about graphics card compatibility can be found at: https://developer.techsoft3d.com/hoops/visualize/hps/graphics-cards/

Supported 3D File Formats:

Product:	File Extension(s):	Version(s):	Note(s):
ACIS	SAT, SAB	up to 2019
Alias Wavefront	OBJ	All Versions
AutoCAD	DWG, DXF	R14 - 2018
Autodesk	DWF, DWFX	up to 2012
Autodesk 3DS	3DS	Any
Autodesk FBX	FBX	6.0 - 7.5
Autodesk Inventor	IPT, IAM	Up to 2020
Bentley iModel	I.DGN	1.0
Bentley iModel 2.0	.BIM		For SYNCHRO 4D PRO license only
Bentley MicroStation	DGN	V7, V8, V8 XM, V8I, V8i (SELECTseries 2), V8i (SELECTseries 3), V10 (CONNECT)	Plug-in module is available for MicroStation V8i (SELECTseries 2 and 3) and V10 (CONNECT)
CATIA V4	EXP, DLV, MODEL, SESSION	up to 4.2.5
CATIA V5/V6	CATProduct, CATPart, CATDrawing, CATShape, CGR	R4 - V5-6 R2019 (R29)
Collada	DAE	up to 1.5
Dassault Interchange Format	3DXML	2011 – 2013
GL Transmission Format	GLTF, GLB	2.0 only
HOOPS stream file	HSF
I-deas	MF1, ARC, UNV, PKG	up to 13.x (NX 5), NX I-deas 6
IFC	IFC	2x, 2x2, 2x3, 4
IGES part files	IGES, IGS	5.1 - 5.3
Navisworks	NWF, NWC, [NWD]*	2017, 2018, 2019, 2020	via plug-in module for Navisworks. *IMPORTANT: NWD can be exported to SPX, but does not support future model updates via Synchronise From
Parasolid	xmt_bin, x_b, x_t, xmt_txt	up to v31.1
ProE/Creo	PRT, ASM, NEU, XAS, XPR,	Pro/Engineer 19.0 to Creo 6.0
Revit	RVT	2017, 2018, 2019, 2020	via plug-in module for Revit
Rhino	3DM	4, 5, 6
SketchUp	SKP	v7, v8, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Solid Edge	ASM, PAR, PWD, PSM	V19 - 20, ST - ST10, 2019
SolidWorks	SLDASM, SLDPRT	up to 2019
STEP part files	STEP, STP	AP203, AP214, AP242	Geometry ONLY
Stereo Lithography	STL	All versions
UGS JT	JT	up to 10.2
Unigraphics NX	PRT	V11.0 to NX 12.0, an 1847
Universal 3D	U3D	ECMA-363, 1st, 2nd & 3rd editions
VDA-FS	VDA	1.0 - 2.0
VRML files	VRML, WRL	V1.0 and V2.0 (VRML'97)
3D PDF, PRC	PDF, PRC	All Versions

The following 3D file formats can be EXPORTED from this version of SYNCHRO:

·	Bentley iModel 2.0 (BIM)

·	Synchro SPM

·	Autodesdk DWF, DWFX

·	Autodesk FBX

·	Collada DAE

·	Hoops Stream File HSF

·	IFC (2x, 2x2, 2x3)

·	3D PDF, PRC

·	Universal 3D Files (U3D)

Disclaimer

This information is subject to change without notice.

While every reasonable precaution has been taken in the preparation of this document, Bentley Systems, Inc. assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions, or for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. The information contained in this document is believed to be accurate. However, no guarantee is provided (especially with regards information on 3rd party products). Use this information at your own risk.

When in doubt please consult any documentation or support related to 3rd party products mentioned herein...

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Warning

Warning Serious problems might occur if you modify your system incorrectly by using Registry Editor or by using another method. These problems might require that you reinstall the operating system. Bentley Systems, Inc cannot guarantee that these problems can be solved.

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ii.	Some of the instructions contained in this document require Administrator privileges.