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import of IGES file

import of IGES file

import of IGES file

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Hello all!!

     I'm not able to import an IGES file created in CATIA-V5 into ANSYS-5.4 software. Can anybody tell me what might be the problem and how to rectify it.
     One more thing, the extension of storing a part in IGES format is *.igs. But while saving it shows that its defifnitely an IGES file. Does this has anything to do with the problem?

Thanx in Advance

RE: import of IGES file

Change the file extension and try again.But you will probably have great difficulties while meshing that IGES file.Try to use a 3rd party software like SolidWorks and export as a parasolid.CATIA IGES files are hell.ANSYS 5.4 may not be supporting new IGES versions either.Also you may try to change export IGES entities type from B-Spline to standard or vice versa.

RE: import of IGES file

I face probelms sometimes when I try to import IGES with no defeaturing.

Try importing IGES with defeaturing. The only disadvantage would be that one cannot perform boolean operations.

RE: import of IGES file

Hi,

I use catia V5 as well, the only way I can get a clean transfer is in V5 options set the IGES export :Curve and surface type to "BSpline"
And in Ansys, use the defeature option.

RE: import of IGES file

I have had similar problems for a long time. I am now using Pro/E with Ansys. The integration works seamlessly. IGES imports are a nighmare if you handle assemblies. It works most of the time for individual parts.

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