3XF

The 3XF options let you customize options for importing 3XF files.

You can import data sets including 3XF files through the Add menu:

  1. Select Add > Import.
  2. Choose 3DEXCITE_DELTAGEN_Scene (*.3xf) in the Format list.

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Data Format

Lets you define the data format of the import. Select one of the following options:

Tessellated
Imports the data as tesselated mesh (cgr).
Note: B-sides are not imported.

By default, this check box is selected.

Exact
Imports the original data as CAD representation without any modifications on the data set.
Note: B-sides are not imported.

Material Import

Lets you choose the lifecycle characteristic for the material handling during 3XF import. Select one of the following options:

Reuse only
Uses only the materials for the ID based assignment to the imported product that exist in the 3DEXPERIENCE platform database. Materials that are contained in the imported 3XF file are not taken into account.

By default, this check box is selected.

By using this option, the import of materials is disabled. Therefore, imported parts with assigned materials that are not yet existing in the 3DEXPERIENCE platform database get no material assigned.
Reuse without update Or Create new if not existing
Takes the following characteristic into account:
  • Materials already existing in your 3DEXPERIENCE platform database are not overwritten in case they have the same ID like materials that are contained in the imported 3XF file.
  • Materials that are not yet existing in your 3DEXPERIENCE platform database are created.
Reuse with update Or Create new if not existing
Takes the following characteristic into account:
  • Materials already existing in your 3DEXPERIENCE platform database are overwritten in case they have the same ID llike materials that are contained in the imported 3XF file.
  • Materials that are not yet existing in your 3DEXPERIENCE platform database are created.

 

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