This function
allows the user to read in CAD or model data. See Figure
Figure
FILE TYPE
Select the downward pointing triangle in the FILE TYPE dropdown menu and select the proper format. The available formats are:
MODEL DATA FORMAT: LS-DYNA , NASTRAN, and ABAQUS
CAD DATA FILE: Line data, IGES, VDA, DXF, STL, ACIS, CATIA, UG, PRO-E, and STEP
MULTI-STAGE FILE: DYNAIN
If ALL FILES is selected, all types of files will be shown in the window.
The IMPORT button allows the user to continue to import files without closing the IMPORT FILE window.