Running the STEPPDMImport from Command Line

You can transfer the data from X-PDM to 3DEXPERIENCE platform using STEPPDMImport from command line.

  1. Click Save in the STEPPDMImport to generate the batch parameter file.

    For more information, see Running STEPPDMImport from the Batch Monitor.

  2. Open a new command prompt and in the command prompt go to the default installation folder:

    C:\Program Files\Dassault Systemes\Bn\OS\code\bin

    Where n is the current release number of the installation.

  3. Run the following command: CATBatchStarter -input input_file

    Where input_file is the path and name of the batch parameter file.

    For example: CATBatchStarter -input e:\users\my_parameters.xml

    OR

    Run the following command: CATUTIL -Name STEPPDMImport input_file

    Where input_file is the path and name of the batch parameter file.

    For example: CATUTIL -Name STEPPDMImport e:\users\my_parameters.xml

    Note: The batch input XML file contains batch parameters as defined in UI when generating the file. It is possible to modify these parameters or add some more by editing this file.