1. Download and Install
   Install the CatiaV5 Exporter plug-in on your system.

2. Launch Revit & Load a Model
   Open Autodesk® Revit® and load the model you wish to export.

3. Access the Add-ins Tab
   Go to the ‘Add-ins’ tab on the ribbon bar. You will see three buttons: Export, Preference, and About Us.

4. Export the Model

   • Click on the ‘Export’ button to export your Revit model to .cgr, .CATPart, or .CATProduct file formats.

   • A Save As dialog will appear where you can choose the directory and filename.

5. Set Preferences (Export Options)
   Under the ‘Preference’ button, you can configure output settings:

   • Write Free Points – By default, points are not exported. Check this to include points.

   • 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 them in the export.

   • V5 Version Number – Select the CatiaV5 version for export. Supported versions: V5R15 to V5R29.

   • Reset Defaults – Restores all settings to default values.

6. About Us
   The ‘About Us’ button displays information about the company, product, and license details.

Installation

• To use this plug-in with Revit, it is mandatory to have the ProtoTech Plugin Engine installed on your system.

• The installer CATIAV5ExporterforRevitInstaller.exe will automatically:

  1. Check if the Plugin Engine is installed and install it if it is not.

  2. Install CATIAV5ExporterForRevit once the Plugin Engine is ready.

Uninstallation

• Exit Autodesk® Revit® if it is currently running.

• You can uninstall the plug-in in either of the following ways:

  1. Rerun the installer and select the “Uninstall” button.

  2. Open Control Panel → Programs → Programs and Features (Windows 7/8.1/10/11) and uninstall CATIAV5ExporterForRevit like any other application.

Note:

• The ProtoTech Plugin Engine must be uninstalled separately if required.
• It can be removed via Control Panel → Programs → Programs and Features.