1. Download and install the application.

2. Launch Fusion 360 and open the model you want to export.

3. Go to the Add-ins tab on the ribbon bar. You will find three buttons: Export, Preferences, and About Us.

4. Click the Export button to export the model as a .CATPART, .CGR, or .CATPRODUCT file.

5. A Save As dialog will appear, allowing you to choose the directory and filename for your exported file.

6. In Preferences, you can configure the export options:

   • Write Free Points – By default, points are not exported. Check this to include points in the CATIA V5 file.

   • Write Free Edges – By default, wire data is not exported. Check this to include wire data.

   • Write Hidden Entities – By default, hidden entities are not exported. Check this to include hidden entities in the CATIA V5 file.

   • V5 Version Number – Select the version of CATIA V5 for export. Supported versions: V5R15 to V5R29.

   • Reset Defaults – Click to restore all export settings to their default values.

7. The About Us button displays information about the company, product, and license details.

Installation:

• To use this plugin with Fusion 360, the Prototech Plugin Engine must be installed on your system.
• The installer CatiaV5ExporterForFusion will automatically install the Plugin Engine if it is not already present, and then proceed to install CatiaV5ExporterForFusion.

Uninstallation:

• To uninstall the plugin, first exit Fusion 360. Then, either rerun the installer and select “Uninstall”, or go to Control Panel → Programs → Programs and Features (Windows 10/11) and uninstall it like any other application.
• Note: The Plugin Engine must be uninstalled separately via the Control Panel.