Importing Objects/CAD Drawings

[r_morrissey]

Hello,

I'm looking to create machines using something like AutoCAD 3D/Inventor/Fusion.

I simulate manufacturing lines but don't know which application/software is best suited to what I want.

Any advice on which to use?

Note: The machines I plan to create vary from SMT machines to Pinning machines and various board handlings machines in-between.

[Jacob_White · Accepted solution]

Hi @r_morrissey, 

This link goes over importing and creating custom 3D shapes and objects in FlexSim. As to what software to use, I recommend whichever you are most comfortable using, or are most willing to learn. 

One of the most important things to remember is to keep your 3D shape/object as simple as possible. As noted in the documentation, avoid using too many shapes as it can slow down the performance of the FlexSim model.

[r_morrissey]

Brilliant thanks

[r_morrissey]

@Jacob_White , 

I'm leaning towards AutoCAD Inventor but I'm not fully sure if FlexSim accepts the file type.

I believe Inventor creates an .ipt file type which isn't specifically mentioned in the FlexSim documentation, though I might be able to export it to a different file type.

Can anybody confirm this?

[clairekruppGhafari]

Hi @r_morrissey 

Inventor files such as .ipt and .iam are now supported if you use FlexSim's new "Autodesk Interoperability module".

Search for that topic on this forum to get more info. There are some worked examples and a video.

It is still pretty new, (and I haven't gotten it to work yet!) but it is the beginning of some very exciting integration into Autodesk.

Good luck!

[r_morrissey]

Brilliant, thanks