How to export data from different software
CAD files are the source of information for Cortex. Depending on the source software, some features will work or not.
1. MODEL WELDS IN THE CAD SOFTWARE
*Solidworks, Creo 3D, Tekla, SolidEdge*: The simplest way to model the welds to instruction CortexPrime where to weld and what size to weld is to model them as triangle weld or simpler cylindrical weld. Click here to see how [1] . 2. EXPORT CAD DATA
*Solidworks*: Export STEP files from Solidworks files [2] *Creo 3D*: Export STEP files from CREO 3D [3]
*Tekla*: Export IFC files from Tekla [4] 3. PARTS/3D MODEL ANALYSIS OVERVIEW
Generally, AGT Robotics can test customer parts with CORTEX Prime to follow these objectives: Validate the compatibility between the CAD software but mostly how the p
How to export data from different software
CAD files are the source of information for Cortex. Depending on the source software, some features will work or not.
1. BEAM/BUILDING ANALYSIS OVERVIEW
Generally, AGT Robotics can test beams and buildings with CORTEX to follow these objectives: Validate the compatibility between the CAD software but mostly how the beams and columns are drawn; Welds: Validate that the welds modeled in the CAD software can be read by Cortex; OR; Validate that the auto-generated welds by CORTEX are located at the right position and with the right size. General accessibility: Validate the overall results (what welds can be done with robots)? Validate main reasons if welds are not supported.
2. PROCEDURE TO SEND BUILDING FOR ANALYSIS
Identify a few representative bea
To install the Tekla plugin just double click on the Tsep file installer AGTPlugin2016+_3.6.tsep
Start Tekla, Open a drawing
Click the Application & components on the right. You can click see Agt_Export
If you select Selected it will use the beams actually selected in your workspace. If All is chosen then all beam assemblies will be exported. Be sure to save your work before using the plugin, because it will alter welds information. After exporting just exit without saving and reopen. By default the directory is the current Tekla project.
Press OK to start the extraction of the Tekla information to AGT file .AGTX.
Options:
*Import bolted accessories* Will also add the bolted parts to the beam assembly. In Cortex you will see the bolted parts. If you use catch all welding mode then these bo
** Solidworks**
1. Go to File
> Save As *in the dialog box
2. Click on Options
*button underneath (where you enter your filename)
3. You will see a window where you can choose between different file type. Choose. ASCII
*and Fine *for a better resolution, or Custom *for the resolution that you want.
4. Press the Ok
*button and Save*. Your file will be in ACSII
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5. Compress your new file ACSII (This is your CAD)
Cortex**
1. Click on
the button Import Cad... *
2. Find your cad
3. A list of the beam contain in the cad will appear inside the box labeled Assembly
* ***Be aware that importing a cad clean the Assemblies box, so be sure to be done with the assembly that are there before bringing any new cad.****