### Importing User-Defined Objects

DaimlerChrysler has the ability to embed User Defined Objects (UDOs) in their CATIA 5 files using an internal tool called ETools. These UDOs define measurement features for the part. PC-DMIS allows you to access UDOs through the CATIA 5 DCI.

To access embedded UDOs:

1. Select File | Direct CAD Interface | CATIA 5.

2. Browse and select the CATIA 5 part or assembly file, containing the embedded UDOs.

3. Click Import.

4. Select File | Import | Inspection Plan. If ETool produced UDOs are defined in the part, the Select IP name dialog box appears.

Select IP name dialog box

5. Select one or more Inspection Plans from the list (hold the Ctrl key while selecting to select more than one Inspection Plan).

6. Click OK to import the selected plan(s), or cancel to browse for a different Inspection Plan that is not embedded in the CATIA 5 file.

7. PC-DMIS creates an IP file that it imports into PC-DMIS. Measured features are added to the part program.

Note: If any changes are made to the CATIA 5 file, you will be notified so the UDOs can be reimported.