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ptc-49285521-Visitor
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February 7, 2013
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Importing Iges/Step files into Creo Parametric 2.0 for Editing

  • February 7, 2013
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Good Morning,

 

I have recently started using Creo Parametric 2.0. I am trying to import iges and step files into Creo and edit the features. Everytime I open the iges or step file in Creo I am unable to measure between two surfaces much less change any features on any of the parts within the assembly. Is there another way to import these files for editing purposes?

 

Thanks,

 

Robert


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TomD.inPDX17-Peridot
17-Peridot
February 7, 2013

Editing has always been a problem with imported files... PTC believes it is protecting integrity. It has gotten easier. You are probably dealing with an ATB issue (the associated topology bus).

Each different file type behaves differently. Measuring however should not be an issue. The import data doctor may be able to help.

You can try making the main feature "independent" by right clicking and selecting Associative Topology Bus.

You can also try changing the Import Profile Editor under the Tools tab.

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Bob11-Visitor
1-Visitor
February 7, 2013

I'm still using WF5, but for what's it worth, PTC is advertising Creo 2.0 as being able to take files from other Cad tools and edit them. Here's a link to a 2 minute video that I just got in an email from our VAR...

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TomD.inPDX17-Peridot
17-Peridot
February 7, 2013

That is more an add for the flexible modeling extension, but yes, I can make changes to imported files with basic Creo these days but it is limited.

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Inoram14-Alexandrite
14-Alexandrite
January 11, 2014

Are they importing and solid, or are they broken quilts? The first step is fixing them to make them solid, if they are not.

I have had a ton of good luck with the flexible modeling. Even imports where I adjusted feaures that had a bunch of radii updated perfectly.

It also depends on what (and how many features) you want to edit.

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kaci_544591-Visitor
1-Visitor
January 14, 2014

I highlighted Component 164 after removing the block around the hole. Selected Repair, checked Repair Tangency and Ok. Is that what you mean by making it a solid? hf.jpg

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Inoram14-Alexandrite
14-Alexandrite
January 14, 2014

No, using this method, I would exit out of IDD mode and then draw a surface over the top opening, then merge, then solidify. If the bottom is open (can not quite tell in the picture), then you have to close it with a surface also and merge it before the solidify.

Again, this is just one of the many methods of using this geometry, and in my opinion usually deciding how to use the geometry is trying to have some thought on how you are going to need to modify it in the future, which is how I tend to do all my modeling anyway.

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