Paul

I found all format to import with Alibre let me know which format i should order to match Alibre and Rino






Import data from other CAD systems
Importing STEP data
Importing IGES data
Importing SAT data
Importing DXF/DWG data
Import Analysis and Reporting

Alibre Design's interoperability solution provides flexibility in importing data created in other CAD packages. Alibre Design supports the import of




3D data in STEP, SAT and IGES formats


2D data in DXF and DWG formats.

Data may be imported into Alibre Design from the Home window or from open workspaces.

From the Filemenu, select Import.

In the Import File dialog, select the file to import. The Import File Options dialog appears.


Determining which import options to select depends primarily on the format of the file to be imported and its intended use in Alibre Design.



Importing STEP Data

Most STEP data consists of solid model data. Typically, the Stitch to Solidoption should be selected for STEP data import.

Depending on the originating CAD application, exporting STEP data could result in varying levels of inaccuracy. If problems are encountered, the Healoption may also be used to improve import success as well as improve the quality of the model in Alibre Design.

The Make Tolerantoption may be used in situations where known inaccuracies occur to enhance the ability to perform modeling operations on the imported file.

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Importing IGES Data

Most IGES data consists of surface data. Selecting import options for IGES files depends heavily on the intended use of the data in Alibre Design after import.

The Unstitch to Standalone Faces option can be selected if the primary use of the file will involve only visualization in Alibre Design. Measurements may still be taken on the model, but modeling operations may be unsuccessful.

The Stitch to Solid option should be used if modeling operations will be performed on the file. The Heal and Make Tolerantoptions may enhance the quality of the imported model and the ability to modify the model through modeling operations.

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Importing SAT Data

SAT Data could consist of both solid data as well as surface data. Consequently, selecting import options for SAT files depends heavily on the intended   use of the data in Alibre Design after import.

Typically, the Convert to Solid Modeloption should be selected for import. The Healoption may be used to improve import success for files containing known inaccuracies. The Make Tolerantoption may also enhance the ability to modify the imported file.

For all three formats (STEP, IGES, SAT), the Discard Non-Solid Facesoption may be used to import files that have irregular surfaces associated with the model. For example, many models are created using various types of reference geometry. The Discard Non-Solid Facesoption will essentially remove non-solid faces or reference geometry on import.

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Importing DXF/DWG Data

The Import Options are not necessary in importing 2D data.

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Import Analysis and Reporting

Alibre Design provides import analysis and reporting tools as aids in importing data.

The Alibre Design Import Advisoranalyzes the success of the import, reports any import problems, checks the part for inaccuracies, and recommends settings to use to improve the import success. A Healing Analysis report is also included if the Healing option is selected.

Check Part, Healing Analysis, Conversion Logcan be used independently from the Import Advisor.

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For detailed information on importing data into Alibre Design, please refer to the Importing and Exporting section of Alibre Design Help



Jean Prudhomme

Rhino can import iges and step or stp.

Paul Lamar  from Germany