Accessories

Content of the Catalog

The Accessories catalog provides predefined objects you can move to the Model view and use as static assemblies to make your scene look more realistic.

Importing CAD Files

Additionally, it allows you to import your own CAD files, store them in the Accessories catalog and re-use them in multiple projects.

The following formats of CAD files are allowed:

  • Microsoft DirectX (.x)

  • Wavefront (.obj)

  • Autodesk 3D Studio (.3ds)

  • Autodesk 3D Studio Max ASCII (.ase)

  • Blender (.blend)

  • Stereolithography (.stl)

  • LightWave (.lwo)

  • AutoCAD DXF (.dxf)

To import CAD files, proceed as follows:

Step

Action

1

Right-click in the Accessories tab and execute the command Import from the contextual menu.

Result: An Import CAD files dialog box opens.

2

Select the CAD file format from the list and browse to the folder where your CAD file is stored.

3

Select the file to import and click Open.

Result: The object is added to the Accessories catalog and is available for selection. You can move it to the Model view to integrate it into your scene.

NOTE: In case your CAD file does not contain information on units (such as millimeter or inch), EcoStruxure Machine Expert Twin by default interprets the dimensions of objects as meter. To achieve a correct interpretation of dimensions, rescaling in your CAD tool may be required before importing the file into EcoStruxure Machine Expert Twin.

Importing CAD files with the file extensions .dae (Collada file) and .stl is available by using the CAD/Convex button of the Kinematization menu. For further information, refer to the EcoStruxure Machine Expert Twin Getting Started User Guide.