ACIS (.sat) Export
Exports solids-based geometry to Spatial's ACIS .sat native file format.
To save as or export a Rhino model
- On the File menu, click Export Selected or Save As.
- In the dialog box, the Files of type list displays the currently supported file types for export.
- In the Files of type box, select the supported file type.
- In the File name box, select or type a file name.
- Specify what is to be saved.
- If the export can be configured, click the button to specify export settings.
- If the file type creates only mesh objects, in the Polygon Mesh Objects dialog box, specify the mesh settings.
Options | |
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Save small |
Though clearing the render meshes makes the file smaller, it will shade and render more slowly the next time you open the file. |
Save geometry only |
Saves geometry objects only. No layers, materials, properties, notes, or units settings are saved. This is similar to exporting the objects. A new file is made, but it does not become your active Rhino model. |
Save textures |
Embeds external textures used by materials, environments and decals into the model. |
Save plugin data | Saves data attached to objects or the document by plug-in applications. |
Always use these settings. Do not show this dialog again.
Saves the current settings and turns off the dialog display.
To turn the message back on
See also: ResetMessageBoxes command.
ACIS Export Type
Default
ACIS version: 4.0
Curves are not exported
Curve knots and surface knots are clamped
Closed surfaces are split
ACIS Version 1.5
ACIS Version: 1.5
Exports curves
Curve knots and surface knots are clamped
Closed surfaces are split
ACIS Version 2.0
ACIS Version: 2.0
Exports curves
Curve knots and surface knots are clamped
Closed surfaces are split
ACIS Version 3.0
ACIS Version: 3.0
Exports curves
Curve knots and surface knots are clamped
Closed surfaces are split
ACIS Version 4.0
ACIS Version: 4.0
Exports curves
Curve knots and surface knots are clamped
Closed surfaces are split
AutoCAD
ACIS Version: 4.0
Exports curves
Curve knots and surface knots are clamped
Closed surfaces are split
Mechanical Desktop
ACIS Version: 4.0
Exports curves
Curve knots and surface knots are clamped
Closed surfaces are split
Inventor
ACIS Version: 4.0
Does not export curves
Curve knots and surface knots are clamped
Closed surfaces are split
Inventor does not read any ACIS object that is not a legitimate solid.
SOLIDWORKS
ACIS Version: 4.0
Does not export curves
Curve knots and surface knots are clamped
Closed surfaces are split
SOLIDWORKS ignores anything that is not a surface or a solid.
Note
- There are various file types that save Rhino files as SAT files. All of the version types can export curves, but not all programs based on ACIS can import curves.
- Hidden geometry is skipped.