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[kevin.pancardoa]

Hello, I am trying to import a 2D geometry from Solidworks 2023 to ANSYS 2024 R2 in Fluent using .IGES and .STEP formats, however, I get this error when I click on generate the imported file. Somehow I can import 3D geometries with no problems. I read this happens due to an update needed or a plugin related with the CAD reader. Does anybody how can I fix this? Thank you in advance.

[harshvardhan.negi]

Hi,
Before importing a 2D germetry, it is important that you are changing analysis type from 3D to 2D:
Right click on geometry and select properties and change analysis type from 3D to 2D.

I hope this helps.

Regards,
Harshvardhan
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[kevin.pancardoa]

Hello, I tried changing the analysis type from 3D to 2D but I'm still getting the same error.

[kevin.pancardoa]

 

 

 

[harshvardhan.negi]

Hi,
Change the analysis type before importing the geometry. If this also does not work, please do check that the geometry has all closed sketches, and the surfaces are not wraped.

 

I hope this helps,

Regards,
Harshvardhan
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[kevin.pancardoa]

Hello, I opened a new project and changed to 2D analysis before importing the geometry, then I even tried with a simple geometry like a rectangle and I get the same error. Isn't it possible this is related with the CAD reader? or maybe the plugin, as the warning says.

[harshvardhan.negi]

Plug in error can occur due to imcompatible geometries too. The above mentioned steps are the ones I generally use if I encounter this type of error.

Also, since you are using Design Modeler, try using Parasolid format. It seems to work best with Design Modeler.

I see if I can find some other information to help you out.

In the meanwhile, you can also see the following threads from other users that had similar issue:
Plugin Error
Plugin error unable to attach geometry
PlugIn Error Attach Failed
Unable to attach to geometry file error

I hope this helps.

Regards,
Harshvardhan
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