IGES import error "unset SDRC_OI_OFF"

[PilarCC]

Hi everybody!

I need to import an IGES file and when I try it, this message appears in the I-deas List window:

"OI Server is not enabled (to enable, unset SDRC_OI_OFF)"

I would be very pleased if someone can explain to me how to unset the server off. Perhaps is an installation problem but I'm not sure.

I've found this information in the Internet:

1.) exit I-DEAS
2.) type "export SDRC_OI_ON=1"
3.) restart I-DEAS

But I've got no idea where I must type the second order.

Thanks!

 

[Mcavrak2004]

If using Windows try starting service known as Orbix.
You are going to find it in Control Panel->Administrative Tools->Services

The other way with Environmental variables does not work.

 

[RCDLtd]

Try searching back on old threads, this has come up a few times.

The most often reason for Orbix not running is incorrect OS for the version of I-DEAS you have installed.

ie. I-DEAS 10.x must be installed on WinXP Pro for Orbix to work. I-DEAS 9.x must be installed on W2K or NT 4.x for Orbix to work.

The first question is what version of I-DEAS and what OS are you using?

As a temporary work around, while your figuring out how to get Orbix going you may be able to use the Old IGES translator (which doesn't require Orbix). To do so type the folowing in the Prompt window:
/xto co bo fc im - For Import
/xto co bo fc ex - For Export

 

[pravs54]

I has a similar problem. The way to fix it once and for all is to execute the OrbixE2Ainstall.exe using the command prompt.

You need to remove current orbix by

orbixe2ainstall /r

and then reinstall using

orbixe2ainstall /i

This command can be found in the install directory of your I-DEAS installation.

Hope this helps