Import / Triangles
Triangles command creates a new surface model from triangle elements drawn in the CAD file. This can be used, for example, to import a triangulated surface model created by another application.
To import triangles from the CAD file:
1. Select Triangles command from the File / Import pulldown menu.
This opens the Import Triangles dialog:
2. Define settings and click OK.
This opens the Surface settings dialog. Follow the common steps for Creating a surface model.
A new surface model is created from the triangle elements. The triangle structure of the surface model is identical with the original triangle elements.
Setting |
Effect |
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Surface |
Surface to be created from the triangles. Always New surface. |
From level |
Level in the CAD file on which the triangle elements are located. |