This dialog is used to select the parameters for the model import process, in particular the target mesh type and the module to perform the import (internal or Autodesk Moldflow Design Link).
To access this dialog, click
Import from the Quick Access toolbar, then locate and open the model file you want to import.
Import commands
| Dialog element | Function |
|---|---|
| Mesh Control | Select the type of mesh that you intend to create. The mesh node in the
Study Tasks pane will confirm the type of mesh that you selected.
Models are imported as native geometry to let you inspect the model first, before meshing, and provide you with the mesh options that can be created. |
| Show import log | Displays a log file on completion.
It can be useful for diagnosing why a model was not imported as expected. The log file shows the entities that were imported and the entities that are not supported and therefore could not be imported. |
| Direct Import using Autodesk Moldflow Design Link | Imports the original model in its native CAD format. |
| Layer name based on CAD name | Select this check box to use the names of the bodies in the CAD file as the names of the layers when the bodies are imported.
Note: This option is supported for the following file formats:
*.iam,
*.catproduct,
*.sldasm,
*.asm,
*.ipt,
*.wire,
*.catpart,
*.prt,
*.3dm,
*.sat,
*.sldprt,
*.stp,
*.x_t,
*.x_b,
*.smt, and
*.jt
.
If you deselect the check box, the existing CAD Body label is used. |
| Process using Autodesk Moldflow Design Link |
Select this option if you want to use Autodesk Moldflow Design Link to import your CAD file, then click the Advanced button that appears and specify whether you want it to generate a mesh and/or translate surfaces. |
| Advanced... |
Click this button to set the required import options if you are using the Autodesk Moldflow Design Link translator. |