Inventor: How to convert a model from Maya to Inventor

[Anonymous]

How do I get a model from Maya to Inventor and be able to edit or get measurements off to recreate the model?

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@Anonymous,

marius.gildehaus has edited your subject line for clarity
Original: How to fully convert model from Maya

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[TheCADWhisperer]

Does Maya save in STEP (*.stp), IGES (*.igs) or ACIS (*.sat) or *.dwg format?

If so, can you Attach an example file here?

[johnsonshiue]

Hi! I believe the following thread is related to the question you are asking.

https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/maya-forum/maya-to-inventor/td-p/7597247

Many thanks!

[WHolzwarth]

I've tried it with a sample from Maya. Results of some attempted filetypes:

- Inventor ATF: Nothing

- Parasolid (x_b): Only a few surfaces

- IGS: Same as above

- OBJ: Looks best, but is mesh geometry

The mesh needs to be converted using Mesh Enabler, but the geometry still consits of many small planar faces after that.

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[marius.gildehaus]

Hello @Anonymous!

I would suggest to export from Maya as STEP file. This should easily import into Inventor and also you will have any geometry you need.

Please hit the Accept as Solution button if a post or posts solves your issue or answers your question.

Thanks!

[WHolzwarth]

You'd be surprised with the result, Marius.

[dgorsman]

Maya, as visualization software, works with meshes rather than solids.  That means the object can be mechanically or physically impossible even though it looks "OK" in Maya.

If this is a mechanical object with regular features, then you're generally better off starting from scratch in Inventor and building it using correct procedures with general measurements from the mesh (let the rest fall into play with constraints and good judgement).  If the shape is highly organic (i.e. lots of finely detailed surfaces) reconstructing it in Inventor will be a serious struggle, regardless of mesh import or dumb reference.

[Anonymous]

I am trying to convert a skid steer over to Inventor. Nothing that needs to be sculptured 

kelly.young has embedded your image for clarity.

[Anonymous]

I also am trying to get this into a drawing file or be able to get the dimensions of the parts.

[TheCADWhisperer]

Have you tried creating a drawing?

Inventor 2019 does an impressive job of creating drawing views from mesh. (at least in some cases, but I would highly question the dimensioning)

[amir_td]

After converting and opening in Inventor, does the model slow down the system?

[johnsonshiue]

Hi! It largely depends on who many triangles the mesh has. If it was in millions, I think you will see poor performance. Are you trying to use the mesh as a reference to rebuild the model?

Many thanks!