PLSA,
Can you please explain further? Does the .exp file has to be in the same dir? can you do it through CATIA? Is there a configuration that needs to be done in CATIA?
For small job shop vendors to utilize customer supplied models and to ensure project data, text, or other cross-referenced files are all included in the translation to V5, the conversion needs to be accomplished by the V4 originator running both versions.
I found this link helpful to send my customer's data mangement group as a reference.