Re-importing Models

Scripting supports recording and playback for imported models with persistent ID maps. This allows the following:

  1. Start recording
  2. Import a model from another CAD system
  3. Make changes to the imported model
  4. Save the script
  5. Import a new version of the model (that is. it was changed and saved in the source system)
  6. Playback the script on the new version

Notes:

  • The import of the model must be recorded so that the ID Map is inserted in the script
  • The ID Map makes the script binary so that it can only be edited in SpaceClaim
  • To import a new version, you need to make sure that the correct version number is called for in the script

Limitations:

  • Assembly hierarchy in the source system cannot change between imports
  • Part names in sub-assemblies cannot change between imports
  • The following file types are currently supported
    • Spatial IOP Translators
      • NX
      • Creo Parametric
      • CATIA V5
      • Inventor
    • Part Manager Plugin Translators
      • NX
      • Creo Parametric
      • CATIA V5
      • Inventor
      • DesignModeler