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Solid Edge® Feature Recognizer Adding intelligence to imported CAD models

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Solid Edge® Feature Recognizer is an add-on module that converts imported 3D CAD designs into intelligent, paramet- ric feature-based solid models. Augmenting the translation capabilities of Solid Edge, Feature Recognizer supports both automatic and interactive methods for applying fea- ture intelligence to geometry from other CAD systems. By enabling designers to edit imported models with Solid Edge design tools, Feature Recognizer improves the use of legacy CAD designs, facilitates exchange of 3D model data, and streamlines migration to Solid Edge from different CAD systems. Adding parametric features to solid models Feature recognition makes imported CAD data more useful Solid Edge Feature Recognizer applies feature-based modeling intelligence by adding Solid Edge parametric features to model geome- to imported CAD models. try. Because of proprietary differences in CAD systems, models translated into Solid Edge are imported as solid bodies, without feature modeling intelligence. Though Automatic and interactive tools imported CAD models may embody the geometry of com- Feature Recognizer supports interactive, automatic, or com- mon mechanical features, they cannot be altered with Solid bined modes for applying feature-based modeling intelli- Edge’s streamlined feature-based modeling tools. Feature gence. In automatic mode, Feature Recognizer evaluates the Recognizer interprets the features in the imported solid imported model and attempts to identify and apply features and replaces the single solid body with features that can in the model without user input. Automatic feature recogni- be edited. tion cannot recognize every feature, especially when encountering complex geometry and intersecting features. Augments CAD data converters In such cases, the designer provides input cues in interac- The Feature Recognizer provides a structured process that tive mode, identifying which feature types and the faces or works smoothly with Solid Edge’s built-in data conversion edges to be used in applying the feature. tools. Solid Edge designers can open CAD models in other Because different modeling approaches can produce the standard formats, including IGES, Parasolid, Pro/Engineer, same part, feature recognition is not always a one-step STEP, and Unigraphics. Feature Recognizer is activated process. A combination of automatic and interactive modes as an option from the File Open dialog, and presents a yields optimal results and more complete feature recogni- feature recognition toolbar when the file is opened in the tion. Each command applies new features, then suppresses part modeling environment. Feature Recognizer guides the them to simplify the model. When the process is complete, user through the process, prompting for required input at Feature Recognizer produces a base feature such as a block each step. or cylinder, as well as a tree and history of Solid Edge mod- Solid Edge Feature Recognizer can interpret a broad range eling operations that define the fully recognized model. The of common mechanical part features. These include protru- resulting model can be changed or further developed with sions, cutouts, revolved protrusions and cutouts, holes, standard Solid Edge feature-based modeling commands, draft, chamfers, rounds, and Boolean features. which enable designers to change dimensions and locations or reorder the features. Desktop

System Requirements Solid Edge Feature Recognizer is available as an extra Solid Edge module, and shares Solid Edge system requirements:

Minimum System Configuration • Intel Pentium or AMD Athlon processor-based PC • Windows XP, Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 6 or later, Windows 2000, or Windows ME • 128 MB RAM • 420 MB of disk space for installation • Minimum Resolution: 1,024x768, 65K colors • CD-ROM (local or network) for installation

Recommended System Configuration Windows 2000, Pentium III or Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon, 256 MB or more RAM, OpenGL accelerator with 65K colors. Language Support for Solid Edge Feature Recognizer: • English • German • Italian • French • Spanish • Japanese • Chinese

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