Communication and import options ...

electronic media:	possible storage media:
ISDN Eurofile (Fritz Card)	DAT-Cartridge, 4mm, 90m
e-mail (Zip-File < 8 MB)	QIC 6525 (525MB)
Odette FTP (with Engdat)	Zip-Drive
FTP-Server (Internet)	CD-ROM / DVD
File formats:	Software used:
DOS, ARJ	3D Thinkdesign
tar, cpio, fbackup	3D Solid-Designer
winzip	3D Catia V5
tar, cpio	2D Auto-Cad LT
CAD-interfaces
File formats 3D-Files:	File formats 2D-Files:
*.e3 (Thinkdesign)	*.e2 (Thinkdesign)
*.pkd (Solid-Designer)	*.dwg (AutoCAD)
*.bdl (Solid-Designer)	*.dxf (AutoCAD)
*.igs (latest version)	*.gbc (DraftMaker)
*.vda (Version 2.0)	*.x_b (Parasolid interface)
*.step (AP 203 and 214)	*.x_t (Parasolid interface)
*.x_b (Parasolid interface)	*.mi (Solid-Designer)
*.x_t (Parasolid interface)	*.sat (Solid-Designer)
*.cax CATIA Direct interface   (preferable CATEXP-files)