3D Interoperability

[sawarsi]

if i have a solid model what options can i pass to the IGES writer in order to get the solids written out? if i send in the default options, then it seems to split periodic faces and does not write out iges faces but writes out trimmed surfaces instead.

also, does IGES support prop and spur edges? i noticed that a spur edge was missing in the IGES output.

thanks

[Vivekan]

Hi,

The optiosn you need to write solids in IGES are:

TranslateSolidBodies=TRUE
TranslateSolidAsSheets=FALSE

Thanks,

Vivekan

[sawarsi]

thanks vivekan,

i will try that. what about my other questions.

also, does IGES support prop and spur edges? i noticed that a spur edge was missing in the IGES output.

[Vivekan]

Prop & Spur Edges if they are extenernal to the FACE like a dangling edge will be handled. However if they are internal to the face like an imprinted edge will be consumed during the course of translation.

Thanks,

Vivekan