10.1 Importing files into and exporting files from ABAQUS/CAE

Importing a part into ABAQUS/CAE from a third-party CAD system is not always a straightforward process. Your chances of successfully importing a part will be increased if you understand what you are importing and the limitations of representing the geometry of a part in a file. The following topics are covered:

“What kinds of files can be imported and exported from ABAQUS/CAE?,” Section 10.1.1
“Importing an assembly,” Section 10.1.2
“How do I get more information about the Elysium products?,” Section 10.1.3
“Know what you want as an end product,” Section 10.1.4
“Vendors interpret the standards differently,” Section 10.1.5
“How do solid modelers represent a solid?,” Section 10.1.6