# Installing and Using the Direct CAD Interfaces

The following main topics describe PC-DMIS supported CAD systems and includes installation and access instructions.

- Supported CAD Systems

- Connection Status Indicator

- Unigraphics Direct CAD Interface

- CATIA 4 Direct CAD Interface

- CATIA 5 Direct CAD Interface

- Pro/ENGINEER Direct CAD Interface

- I-DEAS Direct CAD Interface

- I-DEAS Version 10 or Higher Direct CAD Interface

- ACIS Direct CAD Interface

- SolidWorks Direct CAD Interface

- AIMS Direct CAD Interface

Note: The procedures in these topics assume you are using the Windows XP operating system. Some minor details may deviate from what's written if you're using a different operating system.