Import Step Data

[rossly]

I am imported step data from UG that is a solid and when it comes into catia it is a CLOSED_SHELL #96. Is there a way to either make it a solid or a way to change the import process.

Thanks. Ross.

 

[forfun]

There is the "Close Solid" command in part design

hope this helps

 

[rossly]

I found the Close Surface. That did work, it gives me Impossible Situation.

 

[catiajim]

I suspect that the translation is leaving a gap between the surfaces somewhere. That's probably why the import didn't give you a solid in the first place.

 

[Xwheelguy]

rossly,

You may wish to perform an Examine Geometry check in UG prior to exporting the STEP file from UG. Look for large edge tolerances or angle tolerances & see if they exceed CATIA's modeling tolerance(s). Another option is to play around with the STEP export settings in UG to see if that makes a difference.

Tim Flater
Senior Designer
Enkei America, Inc.

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