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how can I Import data tables?

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Apathy

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hi guys im new to pro/e i been using it for about 3 weeks now. I am currently using wildfire 2.0 student edition in my class. I was wondering if i can import a data file (from a txt file or excel) into the sketcher to createpoints that i can use to sketch.


thanks i hope i was clear :)
 
Apathy,


I've done something very similiar to what you are asking. The only difference was that I imported points with a spline using a .pts file. I don't think you can import datum points to sketcher.


Omar
 
you can also use the datum point tool outside of sketcher to bring in points from a file by using the datum point offset from coordinate system tool.
 
i was reading in another place about .ibl and .pts files. How do i create one ?


im basicly trying tocreate a lens (cresent like) using aruond 18 points per sectionwith about 30 sections.so instead of just manually adding eatch point 18 times a section can i use a .pts or .ibl file to plot the pots for me. Also can it add the curve automaticly ?


Thanks for any help as you can see im still very newbie ;p
 
Apathy,


First create a sketch, then create a sketcher cord sys. After doing that, create a point a the location (estimate) of the first point defined in the .pts file. Then create a spline curve from a vert/horz plane to your point. Then edit the spine curve,choose your sketcher cord sys as your reference then browse to the location of where you saved your .pts file.


Omar
 
Thanks omar i understand what i have to do now, and i now know the correct format for the .pts file. makes life alot easier^^
 
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