Geometry Import

From Tools > Options > Geometry Import > Geometry Import, you can specify the following.

Preference	Description
Preferred Geometry Editor	Sets the geometry editor. You can select from DesignModeler or SpaceClaim Direct Modeler (default). Note: The SpaceClaim Direct Modeler option is not available when the Use SpaceClaim Direct Modeler as an External CAD option is enabled.
CAD Licensing	Sets how the CAD license is kept or released. Hold: Instructs Workbench to keep the license after the import or refresh operation has completed. The option is useful when executing design studies. If the Hold option was previously set and subsequently changed to Release, the license is released immediately after clicking OK in the Options dialog box. A plug-in license that is held is always released when exiting the Workbench session. Release (default): Instructs Workbench to free the license for someone else's use after the import or refresh operation has completed. Note: The CAD Licensing option is not supported for geometry import into SpaceClaim Direct Modeler. Regardless of the setting of CAD Licensing, SpaceClaim Direct Modeler always releases its CAD licenses after importing.
Use SpaceClaim Direct Modeler as an External CAD	When selected, SpaceClaim is controlled as an external CAD system, with no direct integration into the Project Schematic. When cleared, SpaceClaim is fully integrated into the Project Schematic as a geometry editor. This check box is cleared by default. Note: Switching this preference from within an active project could result in project schematic inconsistencies and undesired behavior. We recommend that you set this preference during project creation and ensure that all users interacting with the project do not change it. If the preference must be changed, the Geometry systems that reference SpaceClaim geometry should be Reset and reconfigured to properly release any previously stored parameters and file references. You cannot use SpaceClaim with meshing tools enabled as an external CAD system. If the meshing options are enabled and this preference is selected, the following error message is displayed when you connect to a downstream system: `Can not use SpaceClaim w/Meshing as an external CAD system. Please change your settings.`
Use Workbench Project Units for Length and Angle	When selected, SpaceClaim Direct Modeler adopts the units of the Workbench project when it is launched from Workbench.
Use Workbench Language Settings	When selected, SpaceClaim Direct Modeler adopts the language used by Workbench when it is launched from Workbench Project Schematic.
Geometry editor behavior during update	Controls the visibility of the geometry editor during a design point update. Default: The update is run in batch mode. If the geometry editor was open prior to the update, it is reopened at the completion of the update. Run interactively: Forces the geometry editor to be run interactively for the entire update. If the geometry editor was open prior to the update, it is reopened at the completion of the update. Run in batch mode: Forces the geometry editor to be run in batch mode for the entire update. The geometry editor is left closed at the completion of the update.
Keep the geometry editor running for optimized design point updates	When selected, directs the geometry editor to stay open (in batch or interactively based on the setting of Geometry editor behavior during update) and use the same session during a design point update. Allows for quicker processing time as the geometry editor is not restarted after each design point.
Periodically restart the geometry editor	When selected, directs the geometry editor to automatically restart after the specified number of design points (as specified by the setting of Number of design points to update before restarting the geometry editor).
Number of design points to update before restarting the geometry editor	Sets the number of design points that are updated before the geometry editor is restarted. The default is 0, which executes the same as if this preference were disabled. Each restart resets the geometry editor and slightly lengthens processing time, but can improve overall system performance (memory and CPU) when the time needed for the geometry update of each design point is long. In such cases, specify a low number (1 or more) of design points before each restart. In cases where the time needed for the geometry update of each design point is short, reduce processing time by increasing the number of design points before each restart, or prevent restarts completely by disabling this preference.
Basic options	For detailed descriptions of the basic geometry import options, see the Basic Geometry Options table in Geometry Preferences.
Advanced options	For detailed descriptions of the advanced geometry import options, see the Advanced Geometry Options table in Geometry Preferences.