ACIS Import Options

SimLab supports import of ACIS files up to version ACIS 2024. Various import options in ACIS are explained below.



  • Body Name: Body name of the ACIS files can be read into SimLab by enabling the Body Name option.
  • Sheet: Sheet bodies can be imported using this option. By default, Solid bodies will be imported into SimLab.
  • Sketch and wireframe: Sketches and wireframes can be imported into SimLab as wire bodies by enabling this option.
  • Color: Color assigned to faces in ACIS model can be imported into SimLab by enabling this option. This color information can be used in color based mesh control.
  • Assembly Structure: The assembly structure in the ACIS files can be imported by enabling the Assembly Structure toggle. By default, when importing assembly structure, body names in ACIS file will also be read. Refer the following link to know more about Assembly Structure.
  • Facets: ACIS files can be imported directly as faceted geometry.