xCompare V5 / JT

In many industries CATIA data are translated into different neutral formats to provide downstream processes with the right data. In particular in the automotive industry, CATIA data are converted into the JT format. For some downstream processes it is important to ensure that there are no changes between both data caused by the translator. Unacceptable differences must be found easily before the model moves into downstream. xCompare is an application to compare CATIA V5 and JT data. Primarily, it is used for the comparison of geometric data – potential nonconformities will be shown graphically. By using xCompare, comparisons of V5 B-Rep with JT B-Rep (JT or XT B-Rep), V5 B-Rep with individual JT LODs (Level of Detail) and V5 CGR data with JT LODs can be performed. The presentation of results is carried out within V5 and will graphically display the differences in geometry. As a matter of course, the results will be saved in XML reports for further documentation. The xCompare V5 / JT solution has the advantage to directly validate the original data format without prior conversion into a vendor own data format.