Import Models

Import a model using Model Verification.

  1. In the Comparison/Verification Browser, right-click and select Import from the context menu.
    The Import - Model Verification dialog opens.
  2. Select Import Type for Base Model.
    • XML (PLMXML or UDMXML)
    • Assembly (CAD assembly files: UG Assembly, CATProduct, JT Assembly…)
    • CAD (Refer Config / CAD section)
    • FE (Refer Config / FE section)
    • Multiple Assembly (Multiple CAD assembly files)
    • Spot Files (Refer Config / FE / Connector section)
    • FE File (direct file selection)
    • Mixed Import (folder contains CAD and FE files)
  3. Select a datatype.
    Respective data types will be listed.
  4. Click the folder icon and navigate to the model to import (Folder/File selections).
    Figure 1.


  5. Choose a method for running the model.
    • Choose Interactive to run the model in the same HyperMesh session.
    • Choose Background to launch a new HyperMesh session in batch mode.
  6. The Processes drop-down list becomes active when you select Background, and it also depends on the processor. The Model Verification tool launches as many hmbatch processes selected.
    • Choose Check to execute only the comparison without the report generation.
    • Choose Report to generate only the Reports (Check executed previously).
    • Choose Both to perform the comparison report generation sequentially.
  7. Click Run to execute the function.
  8. Click Stop to stop the operation.
    This closes front and background HyperMesh sessions. The Comparison/Intersection Browser is populated with the parts structure.
    Note: This function can be used to create XML or to review the model. This function is included in all Verification and Comparison functions.