IMPORTPRODUCTSTRUCTURE system variable

Product structure

Defines the way Product structure is represented in the imported model. The option [2] performs automatic BMMECH operation after import and is valid for Pro or higher license level. Otherwise, it works as [1]

BricsCAD only

Type:

Short

Saved in:

Registry

Range:

0 to 2

Default value:

2

Possible values:

0: None: Creates a flat structure without blocks in the model space of the target database, regardless of whether the imported data have an assembly structure or not.

1: As blocks: The imported data have an assembly structure, which will be converted into a hierarchy of plain blocks; so the structure will be preserved, while the assembly metadata are lost. If the imported data is composed of entities only, they are placed in the modelspace of the target database.

2: As mechanical components: In this mode, data will be translated to BricsCAD assembly data, the structure and its properties (physical materials – BLMATERIALS command). If the imported file has no assembly data, a mechanical component will nevertheless be created in the BricsCAD target document root.