Importing geometry (.stp) in femap 11.2
Importing geometry (.stp) in femap 11.2
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Hi,
Does anyone else have problems with importing step-geometry in new femap version 11.2?
I have tried to import this closed pipe (solid geometry) to new femap but result is two shells (inner and outer surface).
I also tried to import this same file to previous version 11.1.2 and it's working well forming one solid as it should.
If I import this same pipe in parasolit .x_t it also work as it should. I know I could use parasolid or some other form, but I have used to work with step-geometry and I would like to do so also in the future.
I think something has happened to .stp import in this femap 11.2 update :/
Regards
VonFea
http://files.engineering.com/getfile.aspx?folder=9...
Does anyone else have problems with importing step-geometry in new femap version 11.2?
I have tried to import this closed pipe (solid geometry) to new femap but result is two shells (inner and outer surface).
I also tried to import this same file to previous version 11.1.2 and it's working well forming one solid as it should.
If I import this same pipe in parasolit .x_t it also work as it should. I know I could use parasolid or some other form, but I have used to work with step-geometry and I would like to do so also in the future.
I think something has happened to .stp import in this femap 11.2 update :/
Regards
VonFea
http://files.engineering.com/getfile.aspx?folder=9...





RE: Importing geometry (.stp) in femap 11.2
grtz
rob
RE: Importing geometry (.stp) in femap 11.2
This is what I get with femap 11.2 (And it's not right)
http://files.engineering.com/getfile.aspx?folder=1...
And this with Femap 11.1.2 (this is correct)
http://files.engineering.com/getfile.aspx?folder=3...
regards
VonFea
RE: Importing geometry (.stp) in femap 11.2
Lik e I said: i see a pipe with two flanges. I don't know if that's all i need to see.
RE: Importing geometry (.stp) in femap 11.2
regards
VonFea
RE: Importing geometry (.stp) in femap 11.2
Below is some comments i got from our reseller, about an existing problem in V11.2.
Maybe yours is related and i would suggest contacting your reseller of UGS
grtz
rob
Dear ,
We have discovered a problem in FEMAP version 11.2 that users should be aware of. When opening models or when importing FEMAP Neutral files from previous versions of FEMAP, CBUSH elements whose property table references a coordinate system will not be migrated correctly. The problem occurs when any Neutral File is imported, including the automatic conversion that happens when opening model files from previous versions of FEMAP.
FEMAP v11.2 added optional element based coordinate system references for CBUSH elements. When a Neutral File is read, the elements get flagged with this new option, but the coordinate system reference is still in the property table and does not get moved to the element definition. CBUSH elements with an orientation specified using an orientation node or vector are not affected.
The API that you can download via this link will correct the neutral file conversion error and restore your model to its correct state.
RE: Importing geometry (.stp) in femap 11.2
I see the error here as well, I will report the problem to the FEMAP guys to improve the translator, thanks!.
Best regards,
Blas.
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Blas Molero Hidalgo
Ingeniero Industrial
Director
IBERISA
48004 BILBAO (SPAIN)
WEB: http://www.iberisa.com
Blog de FEMAP & NX Nastran: http://iberisa.wordpress.com/
RE: Importing geometry (.stp) in femap 11.2
According FEMAP developers:
"FEMAP v11.2 uses a new “Siemens-provided” STEP interface that appears to have some issues with certain parts. We will forward this to them and get it fixed, however in the interim there is a fairly easy workaround. If the user adds the following…
[User]
OldSTEPInterface=1
To their FEMAP.INI file then FEMAP v11.2 will still use the older STEP interface just like in previous versions. That should allow them to continue to work as before".
In fact, running OK now, here you are:
Best regards,
Blas.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Blas Molero Hidalgo
Ingeniero Industrial
Director
IBERISA
48004 BILBAO (SPAIN)
WEB: http://www.iberisa.com
Blog de FEMAP & NX Nastran: http://iberisa.wordpress.com/
RE: Importing geometry (.stp) in femap 11.2
RE: Importing geometry (.stp) in femap 11.2
For you to know the current release of FEMAP V11.2.1 imports STEP files with success, this bug was solved in the current release, not longer need to edit the FEMAP.INI file, OK?.
Best regards,
Blas.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Blas Molero Hidalgo
Ingeniero Industrial
Director
IBERISA
48004 BILBAO (SPAIN)
WEB: http://www.iberisa.com
Blog de FEMAP & NX Nastran: http://iberisa.wordpress.com/