there are some raster to vector conversion programs... some freebies too.
they will only do 2d and are a bit ....choppy
google it and see what you can get ... see if it will get you closer to the end results you need
use your patterned points then iges it out .. should still be a datum and points only option.. not really sure with newer version.
I'd check over at mcadcentral .. someone posted a batch file to extract the values ... brian atkins...
either get out the checkbook as most of the private sector classes will run yah about $1500 for 5 days or even more
or buy he student version which I think is around $300 if your not a student.. $100 if you are nerolled in some school
dive and get you feet wet with the edu version.
ask...
select you face that you want to replace... you have the new face already as a surface... correct?
be sure your picking it up as a face and not a feature
then edit>offset>got to the bottom icon on the offset features;
standard, draft, expand and replace.. you want replace
you'll get a box...
think of it like you are cutting the thread in terms like a machinist does.
On a lathe.. you are already in threading mode before you actually get to the threaded area of the part. You don't move to that area then engage... you thread some air first.
You stop in a necked down area if you can't...
as long as you stay in edit defination of the iges import feature ..... if you "X" out it will return back to the original.. fwiw..not like it's a big deal to del and re-import... blind hole is a little easier as you can just del that surface
I don't see a "remove" in WF2
not sure being on WF2 and all but don't you have a drop down menu called geometry also?
I list out as file: edit<where you got the del command> :view :insert: geometry; there you should be able to access Heal geometry> manual> Edit Bndy>sel surface> del contour.. from there you should get the...
here's a good start although it's a spring not a screw, it should help with the general idea
http://www.proengineertips.com/part-design/tutorial-create-spring-using-helical-sweep-in-pro-e.html
Doesn't WF4 have the edit defination of a imported feature<right click model tree>
which allows you to edit >del the holes surface then geometry>heal geometry>manual
edit boundry>del contour....
a bunch!! of picks mind you...
then edit> feature properties> make solid
I can do this in...
No problem Solar.. it wouldn't be crying :-)
There is more activity over there then here, It's I saw someone post the same question in multiple forums, that's the way to get zero response there. My bad for thinking it was you :)
I'd give it a shot