Mesh conversion and step export

[berger_ferdina-mb21]

I have the problem that after converting a mesh into an organ model I have a T-spline mesh body which I cannot export as STEP.

If I can then convert the model. If I want to convert the image, I have to select each edge individually, which is not possible with more complex models. Is there another solution for this?

Many thanks for your help

Ferdinand

[g-andresen]

Hi,

works for me.

Please show your process in a screencast.

günther

[berger_ferdina-mb21]

Is there another way to keep the edges? Then the single selection. Can I select the edges with the area selection or something similar? In larger models I can't select every single edge. This menu opens when I right click on the mesh body.

[TrippyLighting]

Can you explain why you want to keep all the edges?

[berger_ferdina-mb21]

Yes, I have to select the edges so that I can convert the mesh. Otherwise Fusion gives me an error. Or am I on the wrong track?
Thank you

[TrippyLighting]

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@berger_ferdina-mb21 wrote:

... Or am I on the wrong track?

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Possibly. Can you share the model so I can see what the error is and perhaps suggest a fix?

You can export the model as a .f3d file and attach it to a forum post.

[berger_ferdina-mb21]

Enclosed is the file.
I have converted an STL into the model which is attached. I would now like to export this as a STEP file. So far I have always received the error message described.

thanks

@TrippyLighting 

[TrippyLighting · Accepted solution]

Scratch what I posted here before!

I see what you mean. Usually this is just a warning message and all "normal" solid bodies and surfaces are exported.

You can either delete the T-Spline body, or turn on the timeline.

Then the export works!

@Phil.E I would classify this as a bug.

[berger_ferdina-mb21]

okay, thanks. Now I can do it

[Phil.E]

It's not a bug. The file has a t-spline body because it's not parametric.

Turn on the timeline and it will export as a step without complaint.

[berger_ferdina-mb21]

Yes, I have done that. Now it works.
Thank you

[TrippyLighting]

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@Phil.E wrote:

It's not a bug. The file has a t-spline body because it's not parametric.

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Thanks for the feedback!

[laughingcreek]

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@Phil.E wrote:

It's not a bug. The file has a t-spline body because it's not parametric....

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I don't understand why this would be expect or desirable behavior.

if I have a DM model with a bunch of bodies in it, and hide all but one, then just the one body will be exported to a .stp.  if one of those (hidden bodies) happens to be a t-spline, then I can't.  that makes no sense.

[Phil.E]

I don't disagree with you. All I'm saying is that it's not a bug if the software is performing as-design.

The warning looks pretty clear to me. But perhaps this could use more words to help users. I'm open to suggestions.

And you can export the design, if it has a timeline. That's the main thing missing from this dialog box, IMO.

Also, just to be clear: I'm not a manager, developer, user experience designer, or decision maker. I help forum users understand the product, and report issues.