Unable to export .sat file from AutoCAD2022

[Anonymous]

Hi, I am trying to export geometry in .sat file format. When I am selecting the desired objects, it says, "No solid bodies selected". And thus, I am unable to export the geometry in .sat file format. How can I fix this issue? I have attached .dwg file below.

Thank you,

Ashwin

[Kevin.Spear]

HI, i opened your file. You have 2D geometry. In order to export to .SAT, you need surfaces, regions, or 3D solids. Check the help for how to model in 3D: AutoCAD 2021 Help | About Modeling 3D Objects | Autodesk

[Anonymous]

Thank you Kevin for your reply. I will check that out. 

Actually, I want to import this geometry to Abaqus. I tried .iges format but the imported geometry into the Abaqus was imprecise. Do you suggest any other file formats which could work best in this case?

Thanks,

Ashwin

[Valentin-WSP]

@Anonymous ,

Export the file as (*.DXF) to import into Abaqus.

[Anonymous]

@Valentin-WSP There is no (*.DXF) format available for exporting. Is (*.dwf) the same as (*.dxf)? Please, see the image below for the available file formats. 

Thanks,

Ashwin

[Valentin-WSP]

@Anonymous ,

DWF is not the same as DXF.

Please click the (*.DXF)  link on the previous post.

[Anonymous]

I tried importing (*.DXF) file but the imported geometry is incomplete. Many parts are lost. Do you have any suggestions on this? 

Thanks,

Ashwin

[Valentin-WSP]

@Anonymous ,

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@Anonymous wrote:

... geometry is incomplete.

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Because your drawing is not 3D there would be "incomplete geometry" - like @Kevin.Spear had mentioned.

Consider this link on Autodesk Help: About Importing and Exporting ACIS SAT Files

"It converts the model to a body object or to 3D solids and regions if the body is a true solid or a true region."