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

Alex_HM_user
Alex_HM_user Altair Community Member
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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
    GTT Adam
    Altair Employee

    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:

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    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
    Alex_HM_user Altair Community Member

    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
    GTT Adam
    Altair Employee

    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:

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    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
    Alex_HM_user Altair Community Member

    Thanks a lot!

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

  • GTT Adam
    GTT Adam
    Altair Employee

    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

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