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    zdhrichard
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    Convert STEP model to IPT Issue

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    11-19-2012 07:40 AM

    I knew this is not a new problem, and I do search some people's solution. Even I followed up their way as

     

    http://forums.autodesk.com/t5/Autodesk-Inventor/Surface-Models-Convert-to-Solids/m-p/3452492/highlig...)

     

    , but still I cannot get correct solid model when I try to convert attached STEP model to IPT. I just can get surface model, but I do not solid one.

     

    Could somebody help me to convert it to solid model (ipt)?

     

    Your help will be much appreciated.

    Richard Z.

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    Re: Convert STEP model to IPT Issue

    11-19-2012 08:07 AM in reply to: zdhrichard

    There are many surfaces missing.
    As this is simple geomtry - it might be fastest to simply redraw it using the original only for reference.

     

    Why would you need it as a solid body - isn't this an off-the-shelf purchased item?

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    Re: Convert STEP model to IPT Issue

    11-19-2012 08:13 AM in reply to: zdhrichard

    looks like a lot of your holes thru the part need to be patched, you can either patch the surface hole and lose them in the solid, or you can draw a surface cylinder wetween each face where the holes occur...

     

    Turning composite non transluccent might help you spot these problems

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    zdhrichard
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    Re: Convert STEP model to IPT Issue

    11-19-2012 09:02 AM in reply to: zdhrichard

    Thanks lot for your suggestion.

     

    Unfortunately, this 3D model is provided by vendor.

     

    Looks like I have to use surface model.

    Richard Z.

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