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dparks-21-Visitor
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January 11, 2017
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How do you build Native features into Imported Step or Iges files

  • January 11, 2017
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I thought I remembered there to be some avenue to build into an imported surface or solid body the native Pro E feature that would be seen in the design tree.  Can anyone point me in the right direction here?  I know Unigraphics had this functionality years ago and Pro does I am sure but can't remember what it is called.  I have PTU online training avalible I just need to know what coarse to look for.

Example is if i import a step file and wish to place a round feature in the design tree but associate the feature to a round the is already a part of the imported data file (step in this case) and going forward have Edit definition within Pro E avalible as if it was a native feature.

Shrink Wrap might be what I am looking for but not sure.

Thanks

Best answer by TomD.inPDX

You have import data doctor (IDD) and you have "feature recognition".

There is also Associative Topology Bus (ATB) functionality for cross-platform collaboration. Included here for the sake of completeness.

These functionalities are not particularly powerful in the core package.

The Direct Modeling extension is a more appropriate avenue to manage imported data on a regular basis.

Otherwise, you can  build onto your solid import model as you will.  It is, after all, just a  feature.

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TomD.inPDX17-PeridotAnswer
17-Peridot
January 12, 2017

You have import data doctor (IDD) and you have "feature recognition".

There is also Associative Topology Bus (ATB) functionality for cross-platform collaboration. Included here for the sake of completeness.

These functionalities are not particularly powerful in the core package.

The Direct Modeling extension is a more appropriate avenue to manage imported data on a regular basis.

Otherwise, you can  build onto your solid import model as you will.  It is, after all, just a  feature.

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MartinHanak24-Ruby III
24-Ruby III
January 12, 2017

Hi,

see attachment.

MH

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dparks-21-VisitorAuthor
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January 12, 2017

Thank you for the response!  I have wildfire 5 - we are way behind I know.  Looks like there is another document to handle that version and I am going to look it up if avalible.  I can see the IDD in my toolbar menu list but they are all greyed out but checked as well.  I see the ATB but I am not sure that this tool is exactly what I need as it look like it deals with native file types from other CAD systems and not the standards step iges...others.

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TomD.inPDX17-Peridot
17-Peridot
January 12, 2017

IDD is activated when you use EDIT DEFINITION on an imported object.

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