[Axxtion]

In SW, i import or input a part to machine in one file and in a seperate file, i create my stock material size. i then create an assembly of the files and export them into Virtual Gibbs for machining. After i create and run the toolpath in VG i can only save the rendered toolpath as as STL file.

i am wondering if it is possible to convert a rendered toolpath from Gibbs Virtual, that can only be saved as an STL, back into a solid in SW's so that it could be used as material for the next machining op?

below is an stl example from VG

http://rapidshare.com/files/151250564/Example_Housing_Stock_op1.stl.html

thanx for looking

[hgbarnes23]

Depending on what your machine is (Mill,Lathe) create your geometry, once you have that completed open your solid modeling tab then open your advanced solid modeling tab, if this is a lathe application select your geometry then go back to your advanced modeling tab and select the revolve tab and what happens is it creates a solid model of your finished component that can be exported as a para solid file for your next operation, if its a mill it is a little more detailed than i can write in an e-mail but if you send me your solid file and the geometry or 2d print i will give you a step by step instruction on how to do this for a mill job, this way you do not have to worry about exporting a STL file for the next operation, you will have a solid file created around the geometry you create. My e-mail is [email protected] i hope this helps.

Harold