Step files only surfaces?

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Step files only surfaces?

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I am trying to import the bracket on this inductor:
https://magnetic-components.mpsind.com/ ... p1655b-200
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It imports as surfaces only. Is there an easy way to make this a model with solid bodies?
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Re: Step files only surfaces?

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VTmechie wrote: Mon Jun 13, 2022 2:52 pm I am trying to import the bracket on this inductor:
https://magnetic-components.mpsind.com/ ... p1655b-200

image.png

It imports as surfaces only. Is there an easy way to make this a model with solid bodies?
Hi VTmechie,

So, it looks like your import settings are not set for Stitching?
If you set to stitch, you still will not get a clean solid, because, the data does not include some of the surfaces (I checked in two other software)
With what I get, the fast way is just RMB over the bracket surface and select Tangency and Offset 0 and Thicken 1mm.
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Re: Step files only surfaces?

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Thank you zxys001! I got it to work. Just enough info to guide me. Love this board.
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