Knowledge:Export Rhino Models To Iges
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This article will describe OptiTex recommendations for exporting Iges files from Rhino.
Notes
- We recommend to have the model located at the world's 0,0,0 point prior to exporting the model.
- The direction of Z Axis in Rhino (as in other 3D CAD systems) is up/down. In optiTex 3D it is the Y axis which is up/down. You can switch between the Z and the Y during the Import process.
 Penguin View in Rhino |
 Penguin View in OptiTex |
Operation
In order to correctly exchange IGES files between Rhino and Optitex, we'll create a new IGES export type. This type will be used each time one wants to export Rhino model to Iges to use it in OptiTex 3D.
- File > Save As...
- Save as type: > IGES (*.igs, *.iges) > Save
Save As window
- The Iges Export Detailed Options window opens:
- IGES Tolerance: We recommend not to change this value.
- IGES Units: OptiTex import supports millimeters, cm, meters, inches and feet
- The last two check-boxes are up to users decision
- Click the Edit Types button
Iges Export Detailed Options window
- In IGES Export Types dialog select New. The following dialog will appear:
- In the Name field type "OptiTex"
Iges Type Details window
- Go to Points And Curves tab and set the same configuration as shown in the picture below:
Points And Curves Tab
- Go to Surfaces tab and set the same configuration as shown below (in Surfaces field you can also use 143 value):
Surfaces Tab
- Click OK to save the new type.
