7 Replies Latest reply on Feb 28, 2013 6:11 AM by Bjorn Hulman

Exporting an assembly model to 3D Max (IGS format). reducing mesh size

Yosi Shani Feb 28, 2013 2:55 AM

Hello

I have an assembly file that I need to export to 3D max. I saved it as IGS file.

The problem is that the IGS file can't opened easly in 3D max due to amount of vertices and faces (the mesh is to big).

Does anyone know how can I reduce the amont of vertices (or how can I control the mesh size) in solidworks? their is a way to save it as IGS with less faces?

Does anyone know if their is another way to save an assembly file to format 3D max can read by reducing the meshing?

Thank you

yosi

Re: Exporting an assembly model to 3D Max (IGS format). reducing mesh size

Brian Watts Feb 28, 2013 3:59 AM (in response to Yosi Shani)
Yosi,

One method would be to 'save as' the assembly file to a solidworks part. You can then have the option for the geometry to be saved as

a) Exterior faces
b) Exterior components
c) All components.

Once saved as a solidworks file, you carry out required adjustments and then save out in the format needed (IGES).

Hope this helps.

Best Regards...Brian

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  Yosi Shani Feb 28, 2013 4:39 AM (in response to Brian Watts)
  
  Hey Brain,
  
  Thank you for your reaply.
  I tried this way (saving as part) but still the mesh is to big.
  my assembly has parts that where built with "LOFT". maybe the loft make big meshing?
  
  Yosi
  
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  Yosi Shani Feb 28, 2013 5:26 AM (in response to Brian Watts)
  
  I added pictures of the parts and its meshing. I need to reduce the meshing
  
  thank you
  
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    Bjorn Hulman Feb 28, 2013 5:39 AM (in response to Yosi Shani)
    
    Yosi, what are the specs of the system you're using? That mesh doesn't look particularly complex to me.
    
    Are you prompted with a dialog box when you import? I used to do this on a regular basis, but don't have access to 3D Max right now. Try changing a few parameters when importing, I recall one particular check box having a big impact on import time, but I can't recall what it was called.
    
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      Yosi Shani Feb 28, 2013 5:49 AM (in response to Bjorn Hulman)
      
      Bjorn,
      
      I don't use 3D Max. I send the IGS file to another person.
      
      It would be great if you tell me later what is the particular check box that have a big impact on import time.
      
      Thanks in advance
      Yosi
      
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        Bjorn Hulman Feb 28, 2013 6:11 AM (in response to Yosi Shani)
        
        Refreshing my memory, STLs import better. There is a checkbox for quick weld. which I think has the most impact. Once the model is open you can run an optimise modifier.
        
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Bjorn Hulman Feb 28, 2013 4:29 AM (in response to Yosi Shani)

Once you have the part in 3DMax hit it with a simplify modifier
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