to convert to solid

[harichennai]

How do i convert an imported feature (from catia) to a solid?


it is now full of surfaces.


iam using release 2001

 

[jeff4136]

That's like asking "How do I climb a mountain?".

First try Edit Definition, Edit Feature Properties, Make Solid. I don't know what the 2001 picks are.

If that doesn't do the trick search for info on DataDoctor (here and in Pro/E help). It might not be a task for a novice, so if it's critical you might want to hand it off, try a tranlsation service, etc.

Pro/E also has some direct connect type interface for Catia. Don't know what license modules, etc. may be required to get it working.

Good luck with it.

.... additional thought; there are several relevant config opts that you might look for and try setting for import. I'd use the config opts Find tool to search for intf, fix, close, etc. Sorry I don't have a good list of them. ProStep.org has some checklists for export / import that might prove helpful.
Edited by: jeff4136

 

[mudassirkhan]

Making a solid model from imported models is similar to stitching a torn cloth. You have to stitch extra cloth where theres no cloth and if theres some gap between cloth just fill it with something and stitch it. In proe 2001 you have an option called heal geometry, zip gaps (automatic or manual). You have to zip the gaps between the surfaces and if theres more gap then create a curve and blend a surface through these curves and then merge the surfaces. Finally u will get a solid model.
If the above method doesnt work plz dont visit the tailor.

 

[harichennai]

Jeff,


I explored the option of making it as solid, but if the source of import (like step) is having only surfaces, the make solid method (in 2001 also) does not work.


my model is imported from step as surfaces.


Muda,


yes, u are right, I had been a tailor for quite a while now.. , but after i zip all gaps, iam advised by colleagues to follow anyo one of the methods..


1. Use surface merge to convert it as solid, (the method u explained)


2. Use protrusion by quilt


how ever these 2 methods are possible only if the model is completely closed and you know it is a very cumbersome process,


any quick routes?


THanks

 

[Garrysharma]

Muda,


You are absolutely right, the best way to repair the iges data is by redefining the Heal Geometry.This is a powerfull tool provided by the PTC in Pro-e. There are so many ways through whcih you can make the solid out of surfaces but that depends upon the quality of IGES data received. Never Use Zip gaps automatic it gives mostly unwanted results and leads to overlapping of surafes whcih can lead to tool gauging while generating the machinning coded for the same model.


Always redefine the surfaces by moving their vertex or projecting the edges.


if it does notwork than use normal pro-e surface commannds to create the new surfaces foloowed by merge and than use protrusion---use quilt to make the solid out of closed loop of surfaces.


Warm Regards,


Garry Sharma


My Learning Continues........

 

[jeff4136]

" ... but if the source of import (like step) is having only surfaces, the make solid method (in 2001 also) does not work."

It will work if, when joined, they define a volume (unless it's a facet representation; are you sure it isn't?). If they don't, which might be the intent, define a volume, but can be joined into a single quilt the quilt can, theoretically, be thickened to form a "solid" (the difference between a "solid" and a volume definition is simply a matter of attributes). It does not matter what the entity attributes are when exported.

Can you post, at least, a screen shot with edge display on of what you are working on? Real help is probably going to require knowing what the mountain looks like.