cat5in#
- Mapdl.cat5in(name='', extension='', path='', entity='', fmt='', nocl='', noan='', **kwargs)[source]#
Transfers a .CATPart file into the ANSYS program.
APDL Command: ~CAT5IN
- Parameters:
- name
The name of a valid .CATPart file, created with CATIA Version 5.0. The first character of the file name must be an alphanumeric.
- extension
The extension for the file. The default extension is .CATPart.
- path
The path name of the directory in which the file resides enclosed in single quotes. The default path name is the current working directory.
- entity
Entity to be imported.
- SOLIDS
Solids only, imported as ANSYS volumes (default).
- SURFACES
Surfaces only, imported as ANSYS areas.
- ALL
All entities. Use this option when the file contains different types of entities.
- fmt
The format in which ANSYS will store the model.
- 0
Neutral format (default). Defeaturing after import is restricted.
- 1
Solid format; this allows defeaturing after import.
- nocl
Remove tiny objects.
- 0
Remove tiny objects without checking model validity (default).
- 1
Do not remove tiny objects.
- noan
Perform an analysis of the model.
- 0
Analyze the model (default).
- 1
Do not analyze the model.
Notes
If defeaturing is specified (FMT = 1), this command must be the last line of any file, script, or other interactive input.
More information on importing CATIA Version 5 parts is available in CATIA V5 in the Connection User’s Guide.