Working with Imported Geometry

[REDesigner09]

Hi,

I'm trying to work imported geometry - .stl's, igs, parasolids, etc.


How can I use this geometry, extract cross-sections or profiles from it? Currently, I have an .stl file that I imported into NX & would like to get some cross-sections, but I'm not able to pick anything.

Do I need to convert this into another CAD file format?

What's the preferred file type to work within NX?

Thanks

 

[JohnRBaker]

An .stl file is a faceted representation and needs to be converted into a solid/surface model first. If you're getting this file from a customer or vendor, ask for something along the lines of STEP or IGES, or ideally, Parasolid instead of the .stl.

John R. Baker, P.E.
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