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J.D.Mather1-Visitor
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March 24, 2013
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Imported STEP file - Enable Solid

  • March 24, 2013
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I posted a question over here in the Simulation forum that has not gotten any responses.


How can I get CREO to import this part as a solid?
http://portal.ptcuser.org/p/fo/st/thread=52372



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rrich1-Visitor
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March 25, 2013
I imported both of your step files into Creo1. The first Double_hook came in fine. I just had to select the surface quilt and then Solidify to make a solid. There were no holes or gaps in the import. The Round Hook came in no problem and was already a solid. I added a hole in the end you can remove. Files are attached.

Ron
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J.D.Mather1-VisitorAuthor
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March 25, 2013


I do not see an obvious way of determining if the import is solid or surface body.
Both imports have the same browser node.


In the other programs I use it is immediately obvious just looking at the browser feature tree.
Am I missing something?

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DaveClark1-Visitor
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March 25, 2013
The first thing you could do is a mass properties check. If it's a solid, then there's volume. Otherwise, some visual clues (edge coloring) may tell you if it's a quilt or a solid. Also, in Import Data Doctor you can select the solidify icon and click the green check mark, as long as you don't see any one-sided edges and the part should solidify.

I agree that it would be nice to have the model tree icon be either outlined or solid, depending on what the results of the import are.


Dave Clark
Sr. CAD Application Engineer
Dukane Corporation
Intelligent Assembly Solutions Division
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St. Charles, IL 60174
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JamesKasson1-Visitor
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March 25, 2013
A quick visual aid is the Hole Tool button - it will be grayed out if the part is not solid.

Regards,
James
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kevin_marett1-Visitor
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March 26, 2013
There are two ways I can think of to instantly see if it s a solid or
surface


- Solids and surfaces are different colours.
- Surfaces do not display hidden line detail, only wireframe is available

Kevin


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