Difference between revisions of "How to Export a Supravision File"
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| − | This page describes how to export a [[Supravision]] file from VTube-STEP. | + | This page describes how to export a [[Supravision]] file from VTube-STEP.<br><br> |
| + | You can use this feature to convert STEP file data into tube data that is compatible with other programs that can import [[Supravision]] files.<br><br> | ||
| + | For example, this process works well with [[TubeCAD]] Pro. Import the STEP into VTube, then export the calculated data as [[Supravision]] files, then import the [[Supravision]] file into [[TubeCAD]] Pro. (See Step 6 below to see how easy this is.)<br><br><br> | ||
==STEPS for EXPORTING a [[Supravision]] FILE from VTube== | ==STEPS for EXPORTING a [[Supravision]] FILE from VTube== | ||
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Other programs, like [[TubeCAD]] or [[CNC Bender]] controls, can import [[Supravision]] files to establish new parts.<br><br> | Other programs, like [[TubeCAD]] or [[CNC Bender]] controls, can import [[Supravision]] files to establish new parts.<br><br> | ||
For example, for [[TubeCAD]], you can import the [[Supravision]] file that VTube-STEP created using the Import [[Supravision]] menu.<br><br> | For example, for [[TubeCAD]], you can import the [[Supravision]] file that VTube-STEP created using the Import [[Supravision]] menu.<br><br> | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:23, 20 May 2016
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This page describes how to export a Supravision file from VTube-STEP.
You can use this feature to convert STEP file data into tube data that is compatible with other programs that can import Supravision files.
For example, this process works well with TubeCAD Pro. Import the STEP into VTube, then export the calculated data as Supravision files, then import the Supravision file into TubeCAD Pro. (See Step 6 below to see how easy this is.)
STEPS for EXPORTING a Supravision FILE from VTube
STEP 1 - Import a Solid Model or Manually Enter Part Data in VTube
Import Solid Model
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You can import data using one of the import formats - like import a STEP or IGES model of a tube shown here. |
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Collect Straights and Calculate
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This shows after the collection process (where you select the straights), then calculating the centerline, diameter, and radii data from the model. |
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Calculate Values
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The XYZ centerline coordinates and LRA bender data is the resulting data from an import (this can be manually entered and adjusted also). |
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Click on the Import/Export button in the Navigation Pane. Now click on the EXPORT Supravision button in the EXPORT section of the menu. |
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STEP 3 - Click on SAVE in the Supravision Export Window
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The Supravision export window lets you setup and save the Supravision file to any place on the disk or network. |
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STEP 4 - Choose An Output Path in the Path Manager
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The Path Manager lets you choose a path from a list of saved paths that you use often. Double click on the output path. |
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STEP 5 - Save the New File
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In the Save dialog, edit name, then press save. |
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STEP 6 - Load the Supravision File Into the External Program
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Other programs, like TubeCAD or CNC Bender controls, can import Supravision files to establish new parts. |
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How to Move the SV Export Button to the Top
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To make it easier to get to, you might want to move the Supravision export button to the top of the EXPORT list. |
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Other Pages
- Back to the VTube-STEP page
- Back to the VTube-LASER page
