Importing

You can import data from a neutral file.

The capability enables the reading and conversion of V5 import .txt neutral file format into the V6 model.


Before you begin: A neutral file containing V5 data must exist.

Here is an example of a V5 neutral file:



For each joint element found V5 ABF neutral file, a new fastener will be automatically generated in the V6 model; and for each Joint Body, a new Fastener Set instance will be generated, which means:


  • a Fastener Set instance
  • a Fastener Set reference
  • a Fastener Set representation

If the Joint Body does not contain any Joint Element, an empty Fastener Set Instance will be automatically generated with the default Fastener Type (i.e, "Fst_Spot_Weld!21").

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Automotive BiW Fastening File-based Design Import
More about the Import of Joint Elements
  1. Click Fasteners Import in the Fastener Import toolbar.

    The Import dialog box opens.



  2. Optional: Click to modify the path of the neutral file.

  3. Click OK.

    Depending on the data imported, several cases are possible: