Hi Robert,

re:
> Losing parametric data on a 1/1000th scale Trek model, for example, isn't too concerning as long as the
> converted file results in something that I can then work from, build off of, and so on. Does that make sense?

Sorry no it's not just that you've lost parametric data, it's that the CAD environment is not set up to work on models made up of 100,000 little tiny triangle pieces.

CAD modelers expect for there to be a smaller quantity of larger smooth surfaces. Trying to make a CAD model where there is a separate trimmed plane for each little triangle does not work very well, it results in an extremely heavy file and you cannot really work with data in that form, it is not suitable for the CAD environment.

They explain it in detail in the link that it is not recommended or expected to work:
https://cadexchanger.com/blog/the-challenge-of-the-polygonal-to-brep-conversion/

- Michael

JT format inside future Moi?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JT_(visualization_format)

Hi PIlou,

re:
> JT format inside future Moi?

What would it help you with?

- Michael

Not for me :)
For the iso norm in industry

Hi PIlou, well it's pretty "Enterprise"-y , it would probably fit with MoI if I raised the price to $3000 and started talking a lot about "PLM".

If you need it, it is supported by CAD Exchanger, I would recommend using that. It's probably not too likely to be added in directly to MoI because of low demand.

- Michael