Converting lattice optimization result to CAD model

Altair Forum User
Altair Forum User
Altair Employee
edited October 2020 in Community Q&A

Hi, I need to convert my optimization result to a 3D CAD model for 3D printing. The model is divided into design and non design spaces. When I export the model, only design space is converted. How I can  convert the whole model into CAD model. 

When I try to export the solver deck as .stl file, there is not .stl file option available.

I appreciate if someone can help.

 

Thanks,

Soraya

 

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  • Altair Forum User
    Altair Forum User
    Altair Employee
    edited February 2018

    Hi @smare104

     

    So you can export lattice (Design space) to CAD but not the rest of the model, correct?

     

    You can extract surface from the non-design space and export the same to CAD.

     

     

  • Altair Forum User
    Altair Forum User
    Altair Employee
    edited February 2018

    Thank you @Prakash Pagadala. Yes I can export the lattice or the design space. 

    Would you please explain me how I can extract surface from the non-design space? 

     

    Thanks again,

    Soraya

  • Altair Forum User
    Altair Forum User
    Altair Employee
    edited February 2018

    Hi @smare104

     

    If it is solid elements, first create a layer of skin elements and use Geom>>SUrfaces>> FE->SUrf to extract surfaces and convert the same to solid geometry and export the same.

  • Altair Forum User
    Altair Forum User
    Altair Employee
    edited March 2019

    Can I I extract this article as PDF for future reference or will I need to save this as webpage in HTML format and then use a converter such as Total HTML Converter: https://www.coolutils.com/TotalHTMLConverter

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