How can I open a .CGM file in SOLIDWORKS, 3DEXPERIENCE, or DraftSight?

Hi Everyone,

I have a query regarding a file format .CGM (Computer Graphics Metafile) format and would like to know whether it can be opened, imported, or converted using any Dassault Systèmes software, including:

  • SOLIDWORKS
  • 3DEXPERIENCE Platform
  • DraftSight
  • Any other DS application

Specifically, I would like to understand:

  1. Can a .CGM file be opened directly in any of these mentioned above?
  2. Does the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform provide any support for viewing or converting CGM files?
  3. If direct support is unavailable, what is the recommended workflow to convert a .CGM file into a format suitable for SOLIDWORKS (DXF, DWG, STEP, IGES, etc.)?
  4. Has anyone successfully worked with CGM files within the Dassault ecosystem?

Any recommendations, supported workflows, or third-party conversion tools would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.