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Process Help IGESIN - convert an AutoCAD IGES file to a Datamine plot file |
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Process Name |
Menu Path |
Link to Command Table |
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IGESIN |
Data ribbon | Transfer | IGES/DXF |
Introduction
Used to convert CAD drawings which have been previously converted to the IGES format, to Datamine plotfiles.
How to use
This process can only be used with CAD packages which support the IGES format.
Files, Fields and Parameters
Input Files
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Name |
Description |
I/O Status |
Required |
Type |
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PROTO |
Overwritten |
Yes |
Plot Prototype |
File containing plot prototype. |
Output Files
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Name |
I/O Status |
Required |
Type |
Description |
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OUT |
Output |
Yes |
Plot |
Plotfile to be created (may be same as IN; if it is, the original data in the file is overwritten). |
Notes
When using this process, it must be remembered that it is often impossible to convey an exact duplicate picture when converting between a CAD package and your application. Certain information may be lost or have to be approximated. For example, hatching, arcs and curves will be ignored in the transfer. Any negative scaling or mirroring used in the CAD drawing will also be ignored.
Example
!IGESIN &IN(PLOTPROT),&OUT(PLOTFILE)
SYSFILE>plotfile.igs
Error and Warning Messages
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Message |
Description |
Solution |
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>>> SYSTEM FILE DOES NOT EXIST <<< |
The named file does not exist. Fatal; the process is exited. |
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