One of the challenging aspects of mechanical analysis is the lack of communication among different
geometry formats and various analysis software packages. Many analysis packages use their own
proprietary geometry formats, and common formats such as CAD and tessellated surface data are not
compatible with many pre-processors. Convergent Mechanical Solutions provides a set of tools that
translate geometry data into different formats utilized by common engineering software. These tools
allow engineers to quickly and easily move between different data formats which facilitates the
management, integration and communication of analysis data.
The translators can be used via the command line (usage), a
wizard (shown to the right) or by importing and then exporting from the
geometry viewer (geometry formats only).
Currently VDA to FBD and ACIS to FBD translators are bundled with the standard version of CalculiX
for Windows. These plus additional translators are included with the Extended Version of CalculiX
for Windows or can also be purchased as a stand-alone application without CalculiX.
The following tables show the translators that are currently available. Additional translators are
under development. Please inquire if you do not see a file
format you need. Many of the current features have been developed in response to user requests.
Geometry
The VDA/FS and ACIS to FBD translators are bundled with the open source and extended versions of CalculiX for Windows.
The others are bundled with the Extended Version of CalculiX for Windows.
