Named Levels Problems

[Larry Metzler]

When taking an IGS file from ProEngineer all data comes thru fine as do layer numbers, parts are on the correct numbered layer.

However layer names do not are not being read by X6. We Use layer names for all following procedures. It helps if we have the

Level names come in with the IGS files. This appears to be unique to Master Cam as with other software we use the names come through.

 

Thanks for any assistance that can be rendered. Larry

[JayM]

Can you share the IGS file?

 

FYI, Mastercam has a translator available to directly import your Pro/E. Contact your reseller for more information. Using this may improve your overall workflow.

[Larry Metzler]

I cannot share the file,sorry, but it is the same with any proe file. Wehave the tranlators, they work fine, with the exception of bringing the name of the levels in.

[Watcher]

Layer transition is a problem in most converters because there's no standard for layer implementations in CAD. Each vendor develop them in their own way. For years they have to deal with limitations in computer architecture and thus the number of layers is often 255 in many systems.

 

I would not hold my breath expecting this to work. You may file an enhancement request but I think there's not much that can be done now.

 

I can be deadly wrong on this, of course.

 

Pete Rimkus is the man to look into this one.

 

Daniel

[Pete Rimkus from CNC Software Inc.]

Daniel ... thanks for the reference...

 

Larry - IGES does have a couple ways of handling Layer/Level information... we do attempt to grab IGES level names when they're defined inside IGES Type 406 (Form 3 and Form 15) entries in the file, but I don't know exactly how Pro/E saves level information.

I have access here to a seat of Pro/E but I'd still be concerned that I'm not duplicating the "SaveAs IGES" process that's being done at your end.

It would really help me help you if you could send me any sort of IGES file from Pro/E which shows the problem.

 

Or the original Pro/E file, and then I could try the "SaveAs IGES" here myself.

 

And when you say you "have the translators", does that mean that you do have the Mastercam Pro/E reader add-on and 1) choose not to use it; or 2) don't see the Pro/E files and only get the IGES ?

 

Thanks

[Larry Metzler]

Peter, Thaks for the reply. I use the Pro/E reader. And the IGES reader. They both work fine, with the exception of the level names coming in.

I have permission to send the IGES file to you, Can you please Instruct me on the best way to get it to you.

Thanks,

Larry

[Pete Rimkus from CNC Software Inc.]

Larry,

 

Email it to [email protected] and also cc: me ([email protected]).

Put a brief description of the problem in the email so that it doesn't get lost.

[Glenn Bouman]

It would be great if the Solidworks assembly translator would bring in the part file component name into the level manager. And the component material type as the Level Set name.

 

Pete, is this possible?