Convert "dumb" solids to Parametric parts?

[Anonymous]

Can anyone tell me if there is a true way of converting .sat or other dumb
solids into Inventor 5.3 Parametric Parts or into a sheet metal part?
Thanks for your help!
RDH Design & Detail

[Anonymous]

Nope. There are some translators out there that can do feature based
conversions but they are rare and expensive. If all you have is a SAT or
STEP there will be no parametrics in it.

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Sean Dotson, PE
http://www.sdotson.com
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"Rick Hamlin" wrote in message
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> Can anyone tell me if there is a true way of converting .sat or other dumb
> solids into Inventor 5.3 Parametric Parts or into a sheet metal part?
> Thanks for your help!
> RDH Design & Detail
>
>

[Anonymous]

Like Sean said, but ... If you are just wanting to add or cut away features or unfold
sheet metal you should be able to do that as is.
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Kent
Member of the Autodesk Discussion Forum Moderator Program


"Rick Hamlin" wrote in message
news:AF68BFABA76D15E234400EDAC018898E@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> Can anyone tell me if there is a true way of converting .sat or other dumb
> solids into Inventor 5.3 Parametric Parts or into a sheet metal part?
> Thanks for your help!
> RDH Design & Detail
>
>

[MechMan_]

and, of course, for simple modifications you can use the Edit Solids ability.

MechMan