Hyperworks 2017 files import

Altair Employee

Mar 13, 2019

Updated Oct 4, 2020 by Altair Forum User

Hi everybody!

I'd like to know if it's possible to import in Hypermesh a CAD file (*.step, *.iges) from Rhino 3D with all my CAD layers and names (see picture 1)?

I've tried it but after importation, I only have a list of components 'brep_1' , 'brep_2', .... (see picture 2).

I'd like to get all my layers from CAD file with the right names and hierarchy.

Thanks in adavnce for your help!

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Altair Community Member

Updated Mar 13, 2019 by tinh

Maybe, names are imported as 'metadata'

please enter pulldown menu Geometry > Metadata To CAE

confirm if any metadata contains part name.

Altair Employee

Mar 13, 2019

Updated Mar 13, 2019 by Altair Forum User

Thanks for your answer Tinh . Effectively, no part name appears in the 'Metadata To CAE' dialog box.

Altair Community Member

Updated Mar 13, 2019 by tinh

Can you find it in STEP file?

if no name is in step file, obviously you have to check your cad software first.

Altair Community Member

Updated Mar 13, 2019 by QuyNguyenDai

No STEP nor IGES support layer feature.

Altair Employee

Mar 15, 2019

Updated Mar 15, 2019 by Altair Forum User

Effectively, I need a file format which could export my layer names and groups from Rhino 3D. I'm looking for that. To be continued!

BTW, thanks all for your answers!