To Import Steel Construction Data in SDNF Format
You can import steel construction data in a format compatible with Steel Detailing Neutral Format. Data is imported relative to standard coordinate system of the assembly.
As section naming differs from system to system, an sdnf_section_translation.txt file is included in the definition subdirectory. Use it to define which beam to use for the section names in the SDNF import file.
1. On the Framework tab, click Project > Import SDNF profile.
The SDNF Import Configuration dialog box appears.
2. To import an area of the model described in the SDNF file, select SDNF model import volume and enter the minimum and maximum X-, Y- and Z-coordinates of the area.
3. To ignore short profiles during import, select Ignore short profiles during import and enter the minimum profile import length in the Minimum profile import length field.
4. To use the same profile for imported profiles with the same section size and length, select Use the same part for the same section and length.
5. To create unknown profile sections as curve features in the imported model, select Create unknown profile sections as curves.
6. Click OK to continue the import process with current settings. The Open dialog box, opens.
7. Browse to the SDNF file to import and select it.
8. If unknown section names are found in the SDNF file, a message window appears for every unknown section name, and a profile type and size dialog box opens. Select the section type and size. If you have selected Creo Advanced Framework sections for unknown section names in the SDNF file, you must update the SDNF section translation dictionary with your selections (type y for Yes and to update the dictionary or type n for No).
9. A Creo Advanced Framework assembly is created from the imported data. You are prompted to accept any errors.
10. Type y and make sure to check the data when the import is finished.