3D CAD Truss output to GT STRUDL
3D CAD Truss output to GT STRUDL
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I have posted this question here from a specialized forum (forum739: Georgia Tech CASE Center: GT STRUDL) because that one seems pretty sparse. This may be a general question regarding export of beam center-line geometry from 3-D CAD to truss FEA programs.
I am looking for some help on developing a process for creating the input file for GT STRUDL from a SolidWorks 3-D model using curves.
I realize that GT STRUDL can read a DXF file, but this is not practical from a 3-D model as DXF can only be generated by the drawing (2-D) mode of SolidWorks.
Apparently there is also a STEP format but this file is called CIS/2 within GT STRUDL and has a different format than SW exports [AP203 and AP214]).
Any suggestions are welcome. Thanks!
I am looking for some help on developing a process for creating the input file for GT STRUDL from a SolidWorks 3-D model using curves.
I realize that GT STRUDL can read a DXF file, but this is not practical from a 3-D model as DXF can only be generated by the drawing (2-D) mode of SolidWorks.
Apparently there is also a STEP format but this file is called CIS/2 within GT STRUDL and has a different format than SW exports [AP203 and AP214]).
Any suggestions are welcome. Thanks!
Best regards,
Matthew Ian Loew
www.daxcon.com





RE: 3D CAD Truss output to GT STRUDL
I think you may have to write your own translator. I would recommend trying an IGES translation...something that you can use to generate the line elements at the neutral axis of the beams... but I don't 'speak' GT STRUDL.
RE: 3D CAD Truss output to GT STRUDL
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