10 Importing and exporting geometry data and models
10. Importing and exporting geometry data and models
This section describes the files that can be imported and exported from ABAQUS/CAE. In addition, a troubleshooting guide to geometry import is provided in the technical support area of the ABAQUS Home Page. The troubleshooting guide provides information on the recommended settings in ABAQUS/CAE and CAD systems for importing geometry data along with some frequently asked import questions.
The following topics are covered:
Importing files into and exporting files from ABAQUS/CAE, Section 10.1
Valid parts, precise parts, and tolerance, Section 10.2
Controlling the import process, Section 10.3
Understanding the contents of an IGES file, Section 10.4
What can you import from a model?, Section 10.5
A logical approach to successful import, Section 10.6
Importing sketches and parts, Section 10.7
Importing a model, Section 10.8
Exporting geometry and model data, Section 10.9