The CAD section (Computer-aided design) allows you to specify settings related to importing parametric files (STEP/STP and IGES/IGS) and displaying these files in the 3D environment.

Tip: Select Fast import settings if importing 3D files takes longer than usual.

Tip: more suggestions related to these settings are available in the Import STEP/IGES section.

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Increase the Linear/Angular accuracy of the surface to import files faster. Decrease these values to improve the accuracy of the imported objects.

If we are using a curve or point follow project (from the Utilities menu) and we are using the Fast import settings it won’t be possible to select curves included in these types of parametric files. In that case, check the option Import all curves and points.

The Curve accuracy defines how accurate curves are imported from parametric files. By default RoboDK will import all curves included in these files. Furthermore, RoboDK will extract the edges of curves in the 3D files.

It is possible to automatically generate a zig-zag curve from each surface and specify the step between passes and how far the curve is kept from the border. This might be useful for painting or inspection applications.

CAD tab