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The CAD2CAD Conversion action converts one CAD format to the other. There are two places to control what is exported into the new CAD format.

  1. On reading the current CAD file (importer options)
  2. On writing to the new CAD file (export options)

Importer options will affect how CAD files are read and what to include and exporter options dictates what to write out to the new CAD file.

Exporter options can be set on the CAD2CAD Conversion action under each format. Most formats have these controls except the following:

  • HSF 
  • ACIS - binary(.SAB)
  • VRML

Exporter Options by Format

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OptionDefinition
PDF template filepath

Template to use when creating the PDF.

Background ColorSets the background color
B-rep Compression

Sets the level of the B-rep data compression.

Choose None, Low, Medium, or high.

Remove B-repRemoves the B-rep from the exported file.
Tessellation CompressionGenerates tessellation from the b-rep data.

Note: This creates 3D PDF Documents

Note: A sample template can be found at C:\Program Files\Actify\Centro\PipelineHostService\HOOPSConverter\HOOPSCommunicatorTemplate.pdf


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No Exporter Options


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OptionDefinition
B-rep Compression

Set the level of compression on export for the B-rep data.

(None, Low, Medium High)

Ignored if Remove B-rep is enabled.

Remove AttributesRemove the attribute information for export.
Remove B-repDo not include B-rep data for export.
Tessellation CompressionCompress the tessellation for export.



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OptionDefinition
Content

Choose the type of content to export.

(Geometry, Tessellation, Geometry and Tessellation)

Hidden ObjectsExport hidden objects.
PMIExport PMI data.
Version

Choose the JT version to export to.

(8.1, 9.5)



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OptionDefinition
Convert to MillimetersConvert data to millimeters despite the native units.



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No Exporter Options


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OptionDefinition
Convert Analytic Surfaces to NURBSConvert analytical surfaces (planes, cones, cylinders) to NURBS surfaces for export.
Convert Polyhedra to WireframeConvert polyhedra to wireframe on export.
Export Tessellation DataExport tessellation data.
Hidden ObjectsExport hidden objects.
Solids as FacesConvert solids to independent faces on export.



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OptionDefinition
Export Tessellation DataExport tessellation data.
Hidden ObjectsExport hidden objects.
Solids as FacesConvert solids to independent faces on export.



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OptionDescription
AttributesExport the attribute information.
Convert Analytic Surfaces to NURBSConvert analytical surfaces (planes, cones, cylinders) to NURBS surfaces for export.
Convert Polyhedra to WireframeConvert polyhedra to wireframe on export.
CurvesExport the curve information
Format(AP 203, AP 214, AP 242)
Name ShorteningShorten the names in the STEP data.
PMIExport PMI information.



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OptionDescription
Save as BinaryExport data in binary form.
Tessellation Level

The tessellation quality generated from B-rep data.
(Extra Low, Low, Medium, High, Extra High)

Current Tessellation Retention

Keep the current tessellation.
Tessellation Maximum Edge LengthThe maximum length of triangle edges in tessellation data
Custom TessellationSelect to adjust custom tessellation settings
Accurate TessellationUse the "accurate" tessellation algorithm.
Tessellation Angle ToleranceSet the maximum degrees of the angle between two wire elements in tessellation.
Tessellation Chord Height RatioThe ratio between the chord height and the bounding box height.
Tessellation Chord Height LimitMaximum distance between the surface and the tessellation
Tessellation Chord Limit Type

The chord limit type.
(Height, Ratio)



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OptionDescription
CompressionSet the level of tessellation to apply to the data on export.
Version

Choose the U3D version to export.

("ECMA-363, version 1", "ECMA-363, version 3")



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No Exporter Options



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