Compatible CAD File Formats
Supported CAD & Engineering Formats
✅ Direct Import
Vuframe handles CAD data exactly as it comes from your creation tools - no preparation, conversion, or optimization required.
Simply export your files regardless of complexity, assembly size, or metadata. Our software automatically handles resource management and rendering optimization.
Default Formats
Native CAD Formats
| Format | Extension | Import | Export | Assemblies | Metadata | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CATIA | .catpart, .catproduct | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | Dassault Systèmes |
| Solidworks | .sldprt, .sldasm | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | Dassault Systèmes |
| Inventor | .ipt, .iam | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | Autodesk |
| Creo | .prt, .asm | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | PTC |
| NX | .prt | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | Siemens |
Exchange Formats
| Format | Extension | Import | Export | Version Support | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEP | .stp, .step | ✓ | ✓ | AP203, AP214, AP242 | Manufacturing |
| IGES | .igs, .iges | ✓ | ✓ | Up to 5.3 | Surface modeling |
| Parasolid | .x_t, .x_b | ✓ | — | Up to v34 | Engineering |
| ACIS | .sat, .sab | ✓ | — | Up to R31 | Solid modeling |
| JT | .jt | ✓ | — | Up to 10.5 | Visualization |
BIM & Architecture
| Format | Extension | Import | Export | Features | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revit | .rvt | ✓ | — | Full building data | Autodesk |
| IFC | .ifc | ✓ | ✓ | Industry standard | buildingSMART |
| DWG | .dwg | ✓ | — | 2D/3D CAD data | Autodesk |
| SKP | .skp | ✓ | — | 3D modeling | Trimble |
Available On Request
| Format | Extension | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pro/ENGINEER | .prt, .asm | Legacy PTC format |
| SolidEdge | .par, .asm | Siemens format |
| Rhino | .3dm | NURBS modeling |
| KeyCreator | .ckd | Direct modeling |
| OneSpace | .cot | CoCreate format |
| VDA-FS | .vda | Automotive standard |
Multi-File Format Requirements
For CAD formats that reference multiple files (like assemblies with part files), all required files must be provided in a single ZIP archive. This applies to:
- Solidworks (.sldasm with .sldprt files)
- Inventor (.iam with .ipt files)
- CATIA (.catproduct with .catpart files)
- Creo (.asm with .prt files)
- Materials and textures used in any format
When creating the ZIP, maintain the original folder structure and relative file paths to ensure proper assembly loading. Individual referenced files can reside in subfolders, as long as the original file relationships are preserved.
File Size
Individual files should not exceed 10GB for optimal import performance. ZIP archives should not exceed 50GB.