Import of geometry called "advanced mode"
Introduction
This section refers to the import of geometry starting from geometric files in « advanced mode ».
The import of CAD geometry into a FE (finite elements) project is an operation which consists of the conversion of the CAD data (in a specified format) into FE type data.
The advanced mode is a method that permits a CAD geometry transfer to the FE software in a more efficient manner while integrating repairs before the conversion of data. These repairs simplify the work of geometry checking/correction.
Format
The formats which permit the import of geometry are as follows:
| File format | Extension | Type of format |
|---|---|---|
| IGES (Initial Graphics Exchange Specification) | *.IGES, *.IGS | standard |
| STEP (Standard for Exchange of Product) | *.STEP, *.STP | |
| ACIS | *.SAT | proprietary |
| CATIA V4 | *.MODEL | |
| CATIA V5 |
*.CATPRODUCT *.CATPART |
|
| INVENTOR | *.IPT | |
| PROE (Pro Engineer) | *.ASM , *.PRT | |
| SOLIDWORKS | *. SLDASM , *.SLDPART | |
| NX (Siemens) | *.X_T, *. XMT_TXT, *.X_B, *.XMT_BIN | |
| PARASOLID | *.PRT |
Interest
The user can import a geometry in advanced import mode thereby eliminating the need for the geometric correction phase to follow in FLUX.