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separate a dumb solid CAD into several individual solid components in hypermesh

I got a problem when I imported an assembly cad step file into hypermesh: the assembly just display as a whole CAD and several solid components merged together.

How can I separate the solid assembly into several individual solid components in hypermesh? I mean, get the merged solids unmerged in hypermesh.

Is it possible done in hypermesh and how? I'm using hypermesh 2021.2.

Thanks!

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GTT Adam

Hi @Alex_HM_user,

When importing geometry (File » Import » Geometry Model) in HyperMesh, you can specify the hierarchy, if you want a single part, or how to split the components:

Assuming the CAD was not exported as a single merged file originally, then the geometry should be able to be properly split using these options.

Hope this helps!

Adam Reid

Alex_HM_user

Hi Adam,

Thank you so much!

I tried the method with Parts-Body option shown above but it still has merged CAD not able to be separated. Sorry that I could not share the model for now.

Anyway, thanks a lot for your help! I may seek other kinds of original CAD step file.

GTT Adam

Hi @Alex_HM_user,

No problem!

It should be noted that when exporting the original STEP or parasolid file that similar options are present in HyperMesh:

If the source file came from HyperMesh, then this export option may be the only parameter that needs to change.

Hope this helps!

Adam Reid

Alex_HM_user

Thanks a lot!

Will tell the customer to export his CAD as you mentioned.

GTT Adam

Hi @Alex_HM_user,

Glad I could help!

If one of these responses answered your question, please make sure to mark it as correct so others can find it quickly as well.

Thanks,

Adam Reid