Import CAD models with PMI to IRONCAD

What is PMI and how is it used in CAD?

PMI stands for "Product Manufacturing Information" and it is used to add technical information to a 3D model created using CAD (Computer Aided Design). PMI usually includes information such as dimensions, tolerances and other technical information necessary for the manufacture and design of a product. PMI can be added in the form of text, symbols or other graphics and can be integrated into the model or added as separate layers. PMI is an important tool to ensure that all information required to manufacture a product is available and accurate. In some cases, it can replace the need for a 2D drawing. In IRONCAD 2023 and beyond we can import CATIA-V5 files with PMI and in the long term additional formats will be available. To be able to import PMI into IRONCAD the extension Translator.

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How do I import a model to IRONCAD with PMI?

We need to make some settings in order to import a model to IRONCAD with PMI. Start by pressing the Import Geometry button

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Then find and select the file to be imported. Then press Menu>Import Settings

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Make sure this checkbox Import Graphical Representation... is checked. Then press Ok

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With the file still selected, go back to the Menu but this time click on Import Options

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Make sure that Import PMI and Hidden entity if any are ticked then press Ok

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Then press Open

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Now you have imported the model with the PMI information to IRONCAD