What file types can nTop import and export?

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Question:

Can nTop export STEP files? Can users export to CAD? What file types can I import?

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Applies to:

nTop 5.45

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Answer:

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  CAD Geometry

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  Mesh Geometry

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  Implicit Geometry

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  Finite Element Data

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  Lattice Structure

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  Point Data

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  Voxel Grid

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  Slices

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  Bitmap

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  Tables

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CAD Geometry

Parasolid formats tend to yield the most dependable results. CAD and STEP inputs of single-part or multi-body files are also typically robust. CAD Assembly files can be directly imported into nTop. Import: CAD File types available for Import Export: CAD File types available for Export How-to:

• How to Import a Part
• How to Export a CAD Part (STEP or Parasolid)

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Mesh Geometry

Import: Mesh file types available for Import Export: Mesh types available for Export How-to:

• How to Export an STL
• Export Mesh and Lattice to 3MF Format
• Can lattice shell elements be exported as 3MF?

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Implicit Geometry

Import and Export: How-to:

• Can I export an implicit body?

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Finite Element (FE) Data

FE Mesh Import: FE Mesh file types available for Import Export: To see a full overview of what data is supported for export, go here. FE Results Import: FE Results available for Import Export: To see a full overview of what data is supported for export, go here. How-to:

• How to Export your Design to Ansys Fluent

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Lattice Structure

Import & Export: Lattice file types available for Import and Export How-to:

• Export Mesh and Lattice to 3MF Format
• Can lattice shell elements be exported as 3MF?

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Point Data, Vector, and Scalar Point Map

Import & Export: Point Data, Vector, and Scalar Point Map file types available for Import and Export How-to:

• How can I Export the Displacement Results from a Simulation?
• How to import and use a Point Map
• How to use simulation results to create a Point Map or Field

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Voxel Grid

Import & Export: Voxel Grid file types available for Import and Export

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Slicing for Additive Manufacturing

Import Slicing file types available for Import Export: Slicing file types available for Export How-to:

• Slicing and Exporting Walk-through

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Bitmap

Import Image file types available for Import and Export How-to:

• How to deboss an image

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Tables

Import and Export Table file types available for Import and Export

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