How do you build Native features into Imported Step or Iges files

[dparks-2]

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

[TomD.inPDX · Accepted solution]

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.

[MartinHanak]

Hi,

see attachment.

MH

[dparks-2]

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.

[TomD.inPDX]

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

[dparks-2]

Thanks for the info.  I just got the Feature Recognition going.  This is an area that I have not used before but think it might have some value for my environment.  I will check it out on the Edit Definition and see,  they are all greyed out in the tool bar customizations but they are checked so I would believe this to be the answer.  Let you know.

[HamsterNL]

DAMON PARKS schreef:

I have wildfire 5 - we are way behind I know.

We are still on WildFire 4

[mashton-2]

^Us too you are not alone.