File: Part_Document_Scripts/Insert_Points_Catia_With_Names_Keep_History.py
Version: 1.1
Document Type: Part

Imports named points from a text or CSV file into CATIA as live parametric point features in a new geometric set. Each point is given the name specified in the file. Results are left as parametric features rather than converted to datums. See Insert Points Catia Keep History if your file does not contain names.

1. Open a CATPart document
2. Run the script
3. A file browser dialog appears — select your TXT or CSV file
4. Points are created in a new geometric set named Point Inport

Text file (.txt) — space separated:

PT_001 10.0 5.0 2.5
PT_002 20.0 5.0 2.5
PT_003 30.0 5.0 0.0

CSV file (.csv) — comma separated:

PT_001,10.0,5.0,2.5
PT_002,20.0,5.0,2.5
PT_003,30.0,5.0,0.0

The first value on each line is the point name, followed by X, Y, Z. If a line contains only a name and two coordinates, Z is set to 0 automatically. Lines with fewer than three values are skipped.

• Points are created as live parametric features — use Insert Points Catia With Names if you want isolated datums instead
• There is no error correction beyond skipping short lines — ensure your file is clean before importing
• For points without names use Insert Points Catia Keep History