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Using a dxf import to cut a solid

Using a dxf import to cut a solid

Using a dxf import to cut a solid

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Howdie.
I am trying to cut the top off of a simple cube, with a wavy surface.  The wavy surface is an imported dxf file.  Problem is Wildfire2 will not recognize the surface (I can't select it to trim with). I'm assuming the dxf file can be classified as a quilt, but ProE doesn't seem to think so. What am I doing wrong, here?

TIA
treddie

RE: Using a dxf import to cut a solid

sounds like it isn't a surface...might try iges import

RE: Using a dxf import to cut a solid

Pro/E might not recognize it as a native quilt, either.

Try selecting the import feature (so it highlights pink), and then hit Copy and then Paste. This should give you a copied quilt.

Then try to make your cut using the copied surface.

Good luck!

RE: Using a dxf import to cut a solid

(OP)
Geez!  cadcamguy> I DID that originally with an IGES file but had the same problem.  So I took your suggestion and tried it again and it worked this time!  I must have been tired and done something wrong to screw it up.  Thanks for resettin my RAM!

>justeepgiviner> I thought I'd try your idea, too, but ProE won't allow cut and paste of an imported surface as far as I can tell(at least not dfx or iges).

Thanks for all your help!
treddie

RE: Using a dxf import to cut a solid

Importing stuff can be a pain, there should be some good links out there on config settings.

Maybe make some sort of collective faq here.

 

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