Parasolid Import

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Put supplier geometry to work

A customer or supplier sends a Parasolid export. Your team needs to review it, measure it, or prepare another format. Parasolid Import reads X_T and X_B files into OCCT geometry so your application can take that next step.

Use it in CAD tools, automated file preparation, and conversion services that work with Parasolid exports from systems such as SOLIDWORKS, NX, and Solid Edge.

How it works

Read an X_T or X_B export into OCCT shapes and load available names and colors. Apply import checks and configured repairs, then let users review or process the part. Add the writer for a chosen destination, such as STEP, STL, or glTF, when your product needs conversion.

Keep part names and colors available

Import geometry and topology, with names and colors available through document support. Configurable shape healing helps prepare incoming models using settings suited to your accuracy needs.

This gives viewers a way to identify parts and gives processing tools access to usable CAD shapes.

Build a Parasolid-to-STEP service

Combine Parasolid import with OCCT STEP writing for an X_T or X_B to STEP workflow. Load a source file, apply your preparation checks, and write an output suited to a receiving application.

Other routes can prepare STL meshes, glTF scenes, or JT output through appropriate writers. The SDK supplies the Parasolid reading stage; select separate writers for required destinations.

Prepare repeated supplier deliveries

A service can use the same checks for units, geometry validity, names, and colors across incoming X_T and X_B files. Models that meet its requirements can proceed to processing or conversion; files needing repair can go to review.

This helps teams handle regular deliveries from different CAD systems. Keeping import and repair results with each job also makes it easier to explain why a particular file needs attention.

Review a request for quotation from supplier geometry

A quotation team receives an X_T or X_B file and needs to understand the part before committing to a price or delivery date. Passing it between separate tools for viewing, measurement, and conversion adds handling work and makes the process harder to repeat.

An application with Parasolid Import can load the precise geometry, retain available names and colors, and run its preparation checks. Users can inspect dimensions or send the model to feature recognition and quoting tools. A separate writer can prepare the representation needed by another department.

Your application can attach the imported model and processing outcome to the quotation record. Estimators then have a common reference for technical questions, while purchasing can see which requests need clarification. Material costs, manufacturing decisions, and pricing remain in the quoting process; the import component provides usable geometry for those decisions.

Evaluate your conversion path

Bring source versions, typical model sizes, required attributes, and an expected output. We can assess both geometry and the complete conversion path.

Discuss Parasolid import for your product. For standalone viewing, CAD Assistant provides Parasolid review with export and conversion of those imports disabled.