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The document describes how to import different CAD file formats, including IGES, SAT, and Parasolid files, into ANSYS for finite element analysis. It provides step-by-step instructions on importing single part and assembly files and displaying the imported geometry. The document is intended as a training material for learning how to prepare CAD models for analysis in ANSYS.

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MAPDL-Intro - 13.0 - WS06-geometry Import

The document describes how to import different CAD file formats, including IGES, SAT, and Parasolid files, into ANSYS for finite element analysis. It provides step-by-step instructions on importing single part and assembly files and displaying the imported geometry. The document is intended as a training material for learning how to prepare CAD models for analysis in ANSYS.

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Customer Training Material

Workshop 6

Importing Geometry

Introduction to ANSYS
Mechanical APDL

ANSYS, Inc. Proprietary Release 13.0


© 2011 ANSYS, Inc. All rights reserved. WS6-1 September 2011
Introduction to ANSYS Mechanical APDL

6. Importing Geometry Customer Training Material

• Description
• Import the following CAD files into ANSYS:

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Workshop 6A
Importing Geometry

IGES
Introduction to ANSYS Mechanical APDL
6A. Importing Geometry
IGES Customer Training Material

1. With Simulation Environment set to “ANSYS” and Job Name set to default “file” in Product
Launcher Dialogue Box, open a new interactive session.

2. Import the “bracket.igs” IGES file :


– Utility Menu > File > Import > IGES…
• [OK]
• Click on [Browse…] button
• Select the “bracket.igs” file, then [Open]
• [OK]
– Or issue:
/AUX15
IGESIN,bracket,igs

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6A. Importing Geometry
IGES Customer Training Material

3. Save the database:


– Pick the “SAVE_DB” button in the Toolbar (or select: Utility Menu > File > Save as
Jobname.db)

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Workshop 6B
Importing Geometry

SAT
Introduction to ANSYS Mechanical APDL
6B. Importing Geometry
SAT Customer Training Material

1. Clear the ANSYS database:


– Utility Menu > File > Clear & Start New …
• [OK], and then [Yes]
2. Change the jobname to “sat”:
– Utility Menu > File > Change Jobname …
• Enter “sat” for the new jobname, then [OK]
3. Import the “gear.sat” SAT file:
– Utility Menu > File > Import > SAT …
• Select the “gear.sat” file, then [OK]
– Or issue:
~SATIN,gear,sat,,SOLIDS,0
4. Turn “Normal Faceting” on:
– Utility Menu > PlotCtrls > Style > Solid Model Facets ...
• Select “Normal Faceting”, then [OK]
– Utility Menu > Plot > Replot
– Or issue:
/FACET,NORML
/REPLOT

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6B. Importing Geometry
SAT Customer Training Material

5. Save the database:


– Pick the “SAVE_DB” button in the Toolbar (or select: Utility Menu > File > Save as
Jobname.db)

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Workshop 6C
Importing Geometry

SAT Assembly
Introduction to ANSYS Mechanical APDL
6C. Importing Geometry
SAT Assembly Customer Training Material

1. Clear the ANSYS database:


– Utility Menu > File > Clear & Start New …
• [OK], and then [Yes]
2. Within interactive session, change the jobname to “sat-assy”:
– Utility Menu > File > Change Jobname …
• Enter “sat-assy” for the new jobname, then [OK]
3. Import the “crank-assy.sat” SAT assembly file:
– Utility Menu > File > Import > SAT …
• Select the “crank-assy.sat” file, then [OK]
– Or issue:
~SATIN,crank-assy,sat,,SOLIDS,0
4. Turn “Normal Faceting” on:
– Utility Menu > PlotCtrls > Style > Solid Model Facets ...
• Select “Normal Faceting”, then [OK]
– Utility Menu > Plot > Replot
– Or issue:
/FACET,NORML
/REPLOT

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Introduction to ANSYS Mechanical APDL
6C. Importing Geometry
SAT Assembly Customer Training Material

5. Turn volume numbering on:


– Utility Menu > PlotCtrls > Numbering …
• Turn volume numbers “on”, then [OK]
– Utility Menu > Plot > Volumes
– Or issue:
/PNUM,VOLU,1
VPLOT

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Introduction to ANSYS Mechanical APDL
6C. Importing Geometry
SAT Assembly Customer Training Material

6. Save the database:


– Pick the “SAVE_DB” button in the Toolbar (or select: Utility Menu > File > Save as
Jobname.db)
7. Clear the ANSYS database:
– Utility Menu > File > Clear & Start New …
• [OK], and then [Yes]
8. Change the jobname to “sat-assy2”:
– Utility Menu > File > Change Jobname …
• Enter “sat-assy2” for the new jobname, then [OK]
9. Import the crank assembly by importing the individual sat files that make up the
assembly:
– Utility Menu > File > Import > SAT …
• Select the “knob.sat” file, then [OK]
– Utility Menu > File > Import > SAT …
• Select the “plate.sat” file, then [OK]
– Utility Menu > File > Import > SAT …
• Select the “socket.sat” file, then [OK]
– Or issue:
~SATIN,knob,sat,,SOLIDS,0
~SATIN,plate,sat,,SOLIDS,0
~SATIN,socket,sat,,SOLIDS,0

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Introduction to ANSYS Mechanical APDL
6C. Importing Geometry
SAT Assembly Customer Training Material

10. Turn “Normal Faceting” on:


– Utility Menu > PlotCtrls > Style > Solid Model Facets ...
• Select “Normal Faceting”, then [OK]
– Utility Menu > Plot > Replot
– Or issue:
/FACET,NORML
/REPLOT
11. Turn volume numbering on:
– Utility Menu > PlotCtrls > Numbering …
• Turn volume numbers “on”, then [OK]
– Utility Menu > Plot > Volumes
– Or issue:
/PNUM,VOLU,1
VPLOT

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Workshop 6D
Importing Geometry

Parasolid
Introduction to ANSYS Mechanical APDL
6D. Importing Geometry
Parasolid Customer Training Material

1. Clear the ANSYS database:


– Utility Menu > File > Clear & Start New …
• [OK], and then [Yes]
2. Change the jobname to “para”:
– Utility Menu > File > Change Jobname …
• Enter “para” for the new jobname, then [OK]
3. Import the “bracket.x_t” Parasolid file:
– Utility Menu > File > Import > PARA …
• Select the “bracket.x_t” file, then [OK]
– Or issue:
~PARAIN,bracket,x_t,,SOLIDS,0,0
4. Turn “Normal Faceting” on:
– Utility Menu > PlotCtrls > Style > Solid Model Facets ...
• Select “Normal Faceting”, then [OK]
– Utility Menu > Plot > Volumes
– Or issue:
/FACET,NORM
VPLOT

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6D. Importing Geometry
Parasolid Customer Training Material

5. Save the database:


– Pick the “SAVE_DB” button in the Toolbar (or select: Utility Menu > File > Save as
Jobname.db)

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Workshop 6E
Importing Geometry

Parasolid Assembly
Introduction to ANSYS Mechanical APDL
6E. Importing Geometry
Parasolid Assembly Customer Training Material

1. Clear the ANSYS database:


– Utility Menu > File > Clear & Start New …
• [OK], and then [Yes]
2. Change the jobname to “para-assy”:
– Utility Menu > File > Change Jobname …
• Enter “para-assy” for the new jobname, then [OK]
3. Import the “wheel-assy.x_t” Parasolid assembly file:
– Utility Menu > File > Import > PARA …
• Select the “wheel-assy.x_t” file, then [OK]
– Or issue:
~PARAIN,wheel-assy,x_t,,SOLIDS,0,0
4. Turn “Normal Faceting” on:
– Utility Menu > PlotCtrls > Style > Solid Model Facets ...
• Select “Normal Faceting”, then [OK]
– Utility Menu > Plot > Replot
– Or issue:
/FACET,NORML
/REPLOT

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Introduction to ANSYS Mechanical APDL
6E. Importing Geometry
Parasolid Assembly Customer Training Material

5. Turn volume numbering on:


– Utility Menu > PlotCtrls > Numbering …
• Turn volume numbers “on”, then [OK]
– Utility Menu > Plot > Volumes
– Or issue:
/PNUM,VOLU,1
VPLOT

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Introduction to ANSYS Mechanical APDL
6E. Importing Geometry
Parasolid Assembly Customer Training Material

6. Save the database:


– Pick the “SAVE_DB” button in the Toolbar (or select: Utility Menu > File > Save as
Jobname.db)
7. Clear the ANSYS database:
– Utility Menu > File > Clear & Start New …
• [OK], and then [Yes]
8. Change the jobname to “para-assy2”:
– Utility Menu > File > Change Jobname …
• Enter “para-assy2” for the new jobname, then [OK]

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Introduction to ANSYS Mechanical APDL
6E. Importing Geometry
Parasolid Assembly Customer Training Material

9. Import the wheel assembly by importing the individual Parasolid files that make up
the assembly:
– Utility Menu > File > Import > PARA …
• Select the “base.x_t” file, then [OK]
– Utility Menu > File > Import > PARA …
• Select the “left-bracket.x_t” file, then [OK]
– Utility Menu > File > Import > PARA …
• Select the “right-bracket.x_t” file, then [OK]
– Utility Menu > File > Import > PARA …
• Select the “pin.x_t” file, then [OK]
– Utility Menu > File > Import > PARA …
• Select the “wheel.x_t” file, then [OK]
– Or issue:
~PARAIN,base,x_t,,SOLIDS,0,0
~PARAIN,left-bracket,x_t,,SOLIDS,0,0
~PARAIN,right-bracket,x_t,,SOLIDS,0,0
~PARAIN,pin,x_t,,SOLIDS,0,0
~PARAIN,wheel,x_t,,SOLIDS,0,0

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Introduction to ANSYS Mechanical APDL
6E. Importing Geometry
Parasolid Assembly Customer Training Material

10. Turn “Normal Faceting” on:


– Utility Menu > PlotCtrls > Style > Solid Model Facets ...
• Select “Normal Faceting”, then [OK]
– Utility Menu > Plot > Replot
– Or issue:
/FACET,NORML
/REPLOT
11. Turn volume numbering on:
– Utility Menu > PlotCtrls > Numbering …
• Turn volume numbers “on”, then [OK]
– Utility Menu > Plot > Volumes
– Or issue:
/PNUM,VOLU,1
VPLOT
12. Exit ANSYS:
– Pick the “QUIT” button in the Toolbar
• Select “Quit - No Save!”
• [OK]
– Or issue:
FINISH $ /EXIT,NOSAVE

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