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

OK PAUL I PURCHASE THE DESIGN AND HE WILL SHIP ON 3 FORMATS,*3DM ,OBJ,DXF

Jean Prudhomme

3dm is native Rhino. That is great.
I wont be able to work on it until I get back
as I don't have a windows computer with me.

I am not completely sure but I think 5/8 scale might be better
than 3/4 scale. I'll have to work out these details.

George Grimes is up to speed on Rhino so I will  send him the .3dm
and see what he comes up with at 5/8 scale. Things like wheel
diameter, prop diameter and cabin height are critical when
scaling.


Paul Lamar from Germany