How to open CATPART files? 4 simple methods of solving such problems
When you encounter a problem with an unknown CATPART file and you do not know how to open such file, the first step you should take is to determine the cause of given problem. We will show you how to address most common problems with CATPART files and how to solve them in 4 simple steps.
- 1. CATPART File Extension
- 2. What is a(n) CATPART file?
- 3. How to open CATPART file?
- 3.1 Verify whether the file is properly associated with selected software
- 3.2 Install a program that supports CATPART files
- 3.3 Check for other possible causes of errors
- 3.4 Contact an expert
- 4. Similar file extensions
CATPART File Extension
- File type CATIA V5 Part Format
- File developer Dassault Systemes
- File category CAD Files
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What is a(n) CATPART file?
CATPART is the native 3D part design file format of Dassault Systèmes’ CATIA V5 software. This CAD software is highly used in the automotive, aeronautics and aerospace industries, making the CATPART a very popular file format. It is used to store the modeled 3D objects made with CATIA V5 components.
A CATPART file contains all the data needed for complex parts, including sketches, references, geometries, parameters and constraints. It also includes shapes, colors, dimensions and textures of a model. It supports 3D objects with up to 60 layers and can easily be exported to various other formats such as IGES, STEP, SAT, OBJ and VRML.
How to open CATPART file?
In some cases problems may occur when trying to open CATPART files. Steps listed below can be helpful in addressing such problems.
Step 1 – Verify whether the file is properly associated with selected software
The first thing user should do is to associate application with CATPART files. It may happen so that even when an application that supports CATPART files is installed on the system it is not properly associated with this file format. This can be easily remedied by associating program with CATPART files. In order to associate such files with given application, user must open the file menu (by right-clicking on the file) and choosing "Open with". A list of suggested applications will be displayed at the top part of menu. Next, select an application and confirm your choice by checking "Always use the selected application to open this kind of files" option. Confirm your selection by clicking OK.
In order to open CATPART file, focus on steps 1 and 2
In majority of cases following instruction in step 1 and 2 should be enough to open files with CATPART extension. Before attempting the next steps, test all the programs listed below.
Step 2 – Install a program that supports CATPART files
Should it happen that the section with suggested programs is empty, it is most probable that no program supporting CATPART files is installed on the system. Choose a program from the following list and install it:
Programs that support files with CATPART extension
Step 3 – Check for other possible causes of errors
- Corrupted storage medium on which the CATPART file is stored
- File data corruption or incompleteness (for example, due to incomplete download or copy process). In such case the file must be re-downloaded or properly copied and then opened again.
- Compatibility issues – check whether CATPART extension is compatible with user’s operating system
- Administrative policy settings may prevent user from opening given file
Step 4 – Contact an expert
If you are still unable to open CATPART file, you should contact an IT expert. You could also try to contact the developer of given software that supports CATPART files. Appropriate website addresses can be found by clicking the name of given program in the list above.
