Contents Print pageExpand/Collapse all1. Introduction to the Connection Functionality1.1. Software Requirements1.2. Importing Multiple Files (Create Mechanical APDL Database)1.3. Getting Started: Import a CAD File2. Importing Parts and Models2.1. ACIS2.2. CATIA V42.3. CATIA V52.4. Creo Parametric2.5. UG/NX2.5.1. Additional Output Files from NX Conversions2.5.2. Environment Variables for NX2.6. Parasolid2.6.1. Importing a Parasolid File2.6.2. Parasolid Specific Attributes3. Starting Mechanical APDL from Creo Parametric3.1. Launching from Creo Parametric3.1.1. Windows System Configuration for Connection Functionality for Creo Parametric3.1.2. Launching Mechanical APDL from Creo Parametric3.1.3. Modifying Mechanical APDL Settings from Creo Parametric3.1.4. Troubleshooting Connection ProblemsA. Setting Mechanical APDL Configuration ParametersB. Troubleshooting Connection IssuesB.1. General TroubleshootingB.2. License TroubleshootingB.3. Shared Library ProblemsB.4. Configuration Errors for Creo Parametric and NX UsersB.5. Troubleshooting Part ImportB.5.1. Problems Specific to the Connection for Creo ParametricB.5.2. Problems Specific to the Connection for NXB.5.3. Problems Specific to the Connection for ParasolidB.5.4. Problems Specific to the Connection for ACIS Chapter 1: Introduction to the Connection Functionality »