# Using the Direct CAD Translators

Using the Direct CAD Translators requires no special software setup or installation.

Terminology Note: In most of this documentation, the term "PC-DMIS" alone refers to all PC-DMIS products that support Direct CAD Translators. Currently, these include PC-DMIS and PC-DMIS Planner. Where product specific instructions are needed, the specific PC-DMIS product names are used.

See the following section for each CAD system:

- Using CATIA 4 Direct CAD Translator for PC-DMIS

- Using CATIA 5 Direct CAD Translator for PC-DMIS

- Using Pro/ENGINEER Direct CAD Translator for PC-DMIS

- Using Unigraphics and Parasolid Direct CAD Translator for PC-DMIS