Universal Files (*.unv)
Can choose whatever items in the model file--parts, assemblies, draft setups, etc--that the user wishes to include.
Two types:
Simulation Universal file -- can be created from the export form.
Design Universal file -- must use the hidden command (/xto f ea {for export})
Does not maintain associativity between Draft Setup and the drawing.
Used to transfer data between model files that cannot be shared using libraries (FEM, etc.)
Used to transfer data between non-compatible computer systems (UNIX and NT).
Universal files are upwardly compatible from one version to the next version of I-DEAS.
May be imported into an existing model file with other data (parts, assemblies, etc.).