Autodesk® DirectConnect is a family of data translators. Each of these translators imports a specific CAD file format into one or more of the following Autodesk® software products:
- Autodesk® Alias®
- Autodesk® Maya®
- Autodesk® Showcase®
- Autodesk® Opticore® Studio
- 3ds Max®/3ds Max® Design
The translators also export some CAD file formats from some products.