import Pro/E model

[chinman]

Let me start by saying I'm a new Pro/Mechanica user. Very new. I'm having problems trying to import a Pro/E part into Mechanica, the only message I get is 'Error in reading Pro/E part'. This happens on any Pro/E part. Any ideas?



I've been able to read in an IGES file, but not a Pro/E part.

 

[Speling]

Which version of ProE and pro mechanica you use?



Speling

 

[chinman]

Mechanica 2001. But I'm using it in stand alone mode. At my office we use another CAD tool for modeling, but our sub contractors use Pro/E. I've managed to get a few seats of Mechanica tech checking and general FEA. I've been fighting to get a few seats of Pro/E...