Inventor model

[killall-9]

Hello, im importing an inventor 3D model into X4. When i look at the layer properties it only sees one entity, which when i want to select a chain, makes me have to redraw every line and arc. It only realizes points. Which step am i missing while inporting the model ?

[MotorCityMinion]

" Which step am i missing while importing the model ?"

 

On the top tool bar go to Settings, Configuration, Converters. Toggle the box for edge curves. They will come in when you import the file, every time you open a new part. Tool late for that. Use it in the future. BTW, you should be able to just open a new file by selecting the inventor part file without using the import function.

 

For now go to Create, curve, curve on all edges or curve on one edge. Preferences for creating curves have been covered many times in the forum. Search is your friend.

You can also chain the solid without the wire frame geo but this can be tricky. When creating a new tool path, at the top of the chaining dialog box are 2 tabs, one for wire frame and one for solids. Mess with this some.