Embedded Files
Overview
Overview
Part files can be uploaded to each individual Project. Depending on the App, basic parts files can also be generated from specified parameters.
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Geometry File Requirements
Geometry File Requirements
The following file types are currently supported:
.stl
.msh
Orientation: The vehicle must be oriented such that the nose points in the negative X direction, positive Y is out of the right side, and positive Z is pointing up.
Units: Geometry can be uploaded: meters, millimeters, centimeters, feet, or inches.
Mesh: No volume mesh should be uploaded, only surface parts.
Surfaces: The geometry must be a complete 3D surface. Geometry needs to be broken into more than one file based on application specific types. As long as it is watertight in your CAD program, the App will automatically stitch the parts together. Please see here for more information about different geometry upload groups.
Gaps: The geometry must be a closed surface. Ensure there are no unintended gaps between different part files. This is especially important to check when geometry is split up into different files across geometry types. Gaps will cause meshing issues and might cause simulation to fail.
Thickness Limits: Thin surfaces must be thickened to a minimum of 3 mm.
Triangle Sizing: Limit the max edge length of the triangle size to half a percentage of the overall vehicle length.
File Sizes: It is recommended file sizes to be around 100-150 MB. if your file size is over that size, you can either decimate or split the file into 2 separate files.
Additional Upload Tips
TS Auto Upload Groups: Please see here for more information about different geometry upload groups.
Exporting STLs from ANSA or SolidWorks: The process to export files as STL is outlined here.
Importing Parts from OnShape: You will be able to import any file type that Onshape supports into our app, by first uploading that file to an Onshape document, then following the process listed here to import it into the app.
Uploading Parts
Uploading Parts
Navigate to Geometries: Click on Geometries in the left-hand Navigation Menu of your Project. (Image 1)
Open the Upload Tool: Select the Parts tab, then click the Upload button (arrow botton on the right). (Image 2)
Select Your Files: Drag and drop your part files into the upload box, or click to browse your computer. (Image 3)
Note: Part file names can not start with any number or special characters
Configure Your Parts: Assign an appropriate Part Type for each file from the dropdown list. (Image 4)
Note: More information about the different geometry upload groups can be found here.
Click Submit
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Verify Your Upload
Verify Your Upload
It is highly recommended to inspect every part you upload.
Click on the uploaded part in your list.
Select the Show 3D View button.
A new tab will open at the top of your screen. If the geometry did not upload or format properly, it will not render in the viewer.
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Creating Group Assemblies
Creating Group Assemblies
Group assemblies allow you to bundle multiple part files together to allow for easy part selection.
Navigate to Geometries: Click on Geometries in the left-hand Navigation Menu of your Project.
Navigate to Assemblies: Within the Geometries menu, click on the Assemblies tab. (Image 7)
Create New: Click Create Assembly and provide a valid name (no starting numbers or special characters).
Assign Parts: Next to your newly created assembly, a list of your uploaded part files will appear. Check the boxes next to the parts you want to group.
Click Save
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