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vrcadcleanup

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vrcadcleanup

Clean up VRML file exported from CAD tools

Syntax

vrcadcleanup('filename')

vrcadcleanup('filename', 'hint')

Description

vrcadcleanup('filename') copies the specified file to a backup file with the

extension bak. It then modifies the VRML file exported from Pro/ENGINEER

SolidWorks. This cleanup enables the Simulink 3D Animation software to use these files.

vrcadcleanup performs the following modifications:

• Removal of everything except inlines, viewpoints, and transforms

• Provision of names for inline transforms

vrcadcleanup('filename', 'hint') takes in account the value of 'hint' during

conversion. Possible value of 'hint' includes:

Argument Description

'solidworks' Assumes that the software is exporting the original set of

VRML files from SolidWorks. This option adds or increments

the numerical suffix to the node names to match the part

names that exist in the corresponding physical modeling XML

file.

This function expects the input file structure to correspond to the typical output of the

specified CAD tools. The typical input file should contain:

• A structure of viewpoints and inline nodes (possibly contained in one layer of

transform nodes)

• One inline node for each part of the exported assembly