Surfaces in drawings slowing me down.

[ptc-4278446]

Hi all,

We get imported data (iges/STEP) of components which we insert into larger assemblies. These models generally upon import become surface models.

My problems begin when I have to start creating drawings, views take a lot longer to be generated and regenerated.

It becomes hugely frustrating.

has anyone else encountered this?? I have worked on several different pc's running various versions of proe and the problem seems to persist! Have I got something in my config that is causing this, or is there something I can add to stop it!!!!

Any help at all would be fantastic

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[mmueller-2]

Hello Paul,

try to solidify the imported data with the import data doctor.

regards,

Michael

[ptc-4278446]

Hi Michael,

I have included a couple a screengrabs to show the issue, the second image shows how many open surfaces are in the model. (this is the largest - igs size 13Mb)

If you like I can send one on for you to look at? (will require some kind of contact detail)

Cheers

Paul

[mmueller-2]

Hello Paul,

i can estimate that it is a lot of work to repair and solidify every part.

But to get drawings, sections, weights i think it is the only way.

regards,

Michael

[Alain]

Hi Paul,

The key is to import them as solids instead of surfaces. But importing these kind of large assemblies as solids gives missing information, small surfaces get ignored.

I had this issue also in the past and could solve it by using an external IGES/STEP convertor and then import the new file. This improved the amount of holes and missing surfaces a lot.

Another solution that you can try is making a shrinkwrap of the received product, there is a chance that PRO/E can close the gaps for you.

cheers,

Alain

[ptc-4278446]

Gents,

Thanks for your responses.

Please note the image above is importing as one part, no sub assemblies.

Im presently trying to get the supplier to export as solids, but it seems to be falling on deaf ears

So are there any settings I can use when detailing as this is my main problem??

[TomD.inPDX]

Turn down your graphics quality in options. I have noticed that this -really- dogs the application in drawings. No line smoothing, low graphics quality... etc. You can also turn off colors and textures if they're used.

[James62]

It may be a part but if it has multiple bodies you can still import it as assembly. Do you get this option in import dialog?

You'd then be able to fix all the volumes one by one.

Also check IDD if there are is not a bunch of different components when you load it in.