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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:

import_triangles

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

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.

TerraModeler User Guide   01.01.2024   © 2024 Terrasolid Ltd