Export ASM as workable format
Export ASM as workable format
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Hi guys, I'm trying to export an ASM file into something useable (stl, obj), keeping all of the parts as seperate objects. I have managed to export the whole ASM as an STL but it's just a mess of vertices, and I can't select individual elements.
Could anyone give me a nudge in the right direction?
Many thanks.
Could anyone give me a nudge in the right direction?
Many thanks.





RE: Export ASM as workable format
RE: Export ASM as workable format
When I try to export as a STEP it says : "This model contains no bodies. An output file will not be generated"
Which I don't quite understand as it exports as a solid in STL format.
To make it slightly clearer what exactly my purpose is, I want to be able to load the full asm assembly in 3ds Max, and be able to select individual elements...
Thanks again,
RE: Export ASM as workable format
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RE: Export ASM as workable format
However, for complex items even parasolid sometimes falls down.
I had to save some parts of an assy individually a few weeks ago because when I did it as part of an assy they wouldn't come through into the other users CAD package.
What is Engineering anyway: FAQ1088-1484: In layman terms, what is "engineering"?
RE: Export ASM as workable format
Both these will give you similar problems in 3ds max and you will not be able to select individual parts. As you have seen already.
A great solution for transfering data between any MCAD system and 3ds max is PolyTrans from Okino
http://www.okino.com/conv/conv.htm
This will take the SE Assembly straight in and then allow you to save out a 3ds max file.
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