PolyCAD support a range of file formats which it can translate between. However, the software is only capable of translating entities which it supports. Note: These formats cannot be open directly as model files as translators will only import into an open modelling environment. The range of file formats and the import/export status of the translator is listed below:-
Format | Import | Export |
---|---|---|
AutoCAD DXF | Yes | Yes |
Initial Graphics Exchange Spec. (IGES) | Yes | Yes |
Ship Stability Reseach Center (SUS) | Yes | Yes |
Proteus (SUS, DAM) | Yes | Yes |
Napa Offset Table | Yes | |
Comma Separated Values (CSV) | Yes | |
AutoSHIP (GF?) | Yes | Yes |
Defcar - ShipGEN Template | Yes | |
Stereolithography STL | Yes | |
Ansys Element Script | Yes | Yes |
Open Inventor (iv) | Yes | |
FastShip (SRF) | Yes | Yes |
International Marine Software Associates (IDF) | Yes | |
International Measurements System (IMS) Offsets (OFF) | Yes | Yes |
Gridgen Glyph Script | Yes | |
Tribon/Aveva Marine 12 Compartments (CXML) | Yes | |
Tribon/Aveva Marine 12 BritFair | Yes | Yes |
Tribon/Aveva Marine 12 Lines Macro | Yes | |
ACIS (Autodeck/Tribon/Aveva Marine Initial Design) | Yes | Yes |
Seasafe | Yes | Yes |
Napa Curve and Surface Definition | Yes | Yes |
Archimedes MB | Yes |