Import: Parasolid

Function

This function imports X_T files which is a text neutral file of a commercial CAD kernel, Parasolid. In a single project, multiple X_T files can be imported. Since many definitions of geometric Shapes are different than those used in GTS, they may get imported in a different format as compared to the original. Therefore, STEP format data file is recommended.
GTS supports up to Parasolid Version13.

Call

File > Import > Parasolid(CF)

Entity Type

Specify geometry types that will be imported.

Vertex

Import any Vertex in the importing X_T file.

As Compound

When a number of Vertices are imported, it is recommended to make them as a single compound for easier management and operation.

Curve

Import any Curve in the importing X_T file.

As Compound

When a number of Curves are imported, it is recommended to make them as a single compound for easier management and operation.

Surface

Import any Surface in the importing X_T file.
Solid

Import any Solid in the importing X_T file.

Option

Modify importing Shapes using the following options.

Sew

Create a Shell from importing Surfaces. Sew Tolerance must be entered.
Optimize Tolerance

A tolerance of imported geometric Shape often becomes improper during importing operation. Therefore, it is recommended to turn this option on to perform the tolerance optimization for all imported Shapes.
Simplify B-Spline to Analytical Type

This option changes B-Spline Shapes into canonical shapes such as Cylinder and Plane for faster and accurate computation during modeling.
Length-Unit

Select the unit system which will be applied to imported Shapes.

Define advanced options of Importing operation. It is strongly recommended to keep the default value.
 

Notes

Optimize Tolerance, Recognize Canonical Type, and B-Spline Continuity can significantly improve imported Shapes. However, for a large scale or complex model, it may cause a very long computational time.