how to to import a CAD IGS file into softimage???

[thorsnuts]

Hello...

I was wondering if there is a way to import a CAD file that is an IGS format into Softimage? If not directly into Soft, is there a way to convert it to an OBJ or some other work around?

thank for the help...

[ActionArt]

There is no direct import to SI.

The best way I found so far is MoI: http://moi3d.com/

It loads IGES files well and has a REALLY nice meshing system. You can then export them as .obj and import to SI.

I've used it a lot and it works well. As a bonus, it's a fantastic little solid modeler.

Hope that helps.

[luceric]

Isn't that just another file extension for the IGES format which XSI has?

[thorsnuts]

thats interesting lueric... where would one find this option?

thank you both for the advice.

[thorsnuts]

nope forget it... got it right here.

thanks guys!!!!

[thorsnuts]

so now that i imported it as mentioned, it just comes in as an empty "3D model".

what does that mean?

[luceric]

the IGES in XSI only supports NURBS, is that what the file is

[ActionArt]

I assumed you wanted to import solid models (most CAD models are) which is where you would need MoI (or something like it).

[thorsnuts]

its an IGS file that I can view as a solid in the IGS Veiwer, but i cant tell if they are a nurbs surface or what have you.

But yes, i do need them as a solid. Do you guys know if Moi will def convert an IGS to an obj?

[ActionArt]

Yes, like I said, I use it all the time. I think there is a trial version you can test with (there used to be anyway).

Edit: yes there is a 30 day trial under the download section so you can test it.

On the forums, Michael is very helpful and support is awesome.

[TwinSnakes007]

Just to 2nd ActionArt points, MOI is a awesome program, I've been following and using it since v1 Beta.

It has one of the best meshers [converting nurbs to polygons] I know of. He even wrote a script to go the other way [convert polygons to nurbs, where each polygon becomes a separate nurbs surface].

Nice thing about it also, your current license automatically gets you access to the current beta cycle. You get to try the new features as they are being developed and make suggestions about how to improve them.

It's great.

[ActionArt]

He even wrote a script to go the other way [convert polygons to nurbs, where each polygon becomes a separate nurbs surface].

He did? That sounds very cool. I haven't followed as close as I should it seems. Do you happen to have a link for that script?

[TwinSnakes007]

He did? That sounds very cool. I haven't followed as close as I should it seems. Do you happen to have a link for that script?

Yeah, here it is: Obj23DM Coverter

[ActionArt]

Thanks!

[thorsnuts]

I wanted to say thanks for all the helpful back and forth. Really!! Thank you.

[hardgore]

too sad softimage need something like cad loader in modo