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Hi everybody, How would I work out the volume of a complex shape? Is there an automatic function to work this out in inventor? I have recently just converted some .STL files into .IPT files. Clicking on iproperties> physical tab , just shows the volume, area and mass as "N/A". Could anyone explain how to find out the volume? Thanks.
@Anonymous wrote: ....I have recently just converted some .STL files into .IPT files...
Do you have a solid body?
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@Anonymous wrote: It is now converted to .IPT, so I am guessing it is a solid body, yes.
No need to guess.
Show screenshot of your browser.
Or
better yet,
attach the *.ipt file here.
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When converting the STL I selected Solid/Surface and unticked the 'Delete Original' tickbox...for some reason it automatically converts it into a Composite. I think this may be the problem. How do I ensure it converts into a Solid rather than automatically a Composite even when Solid surface is selected.
You still have not attached a screen shot of your browser as suggested.
You still have not attached the actual file.
So the only thing I can do is guess.
My guess is that your stl import does not form an unambiguous "watertight" envelope and therefore no solid was created.
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JDMather, I appreciate your help. I am not able to attach anything on the replies for some unknown reason. I apologise for that. How can a watertight envelope be created?
Do you have Autodesk 360 installed? You could post your example files on there and give a link to those. I don't have any experience with STL files or the mesh converter, so i don't know if i can help. But it would be easier if you can supply an example file.
Niels van der Veer Inventor professional user & 3DS Max enthusiast Vault professional user/manager The Netherlands
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