About Saving Embossed Models
Introduction
This topic will explain saving embossed models from BobART, and will provide links to related topics.
Saving Embossed Models
When you are finished creating an embossed model, there are three ways to save the model. The model can be saved as a BobCAD file (.bbcd), a BobART Surface file (.bbas), or a Component/.stl.
The use of each file type is as follows:
- The BobCAD
file type saves all of the information within
BobCAD-CAM. This includes any CAD geometry, BobART
features, and CAM features. After creating an embossed model, you
can machine it using the CAM side of the software without any special
handling required. To save all information using the BobCAD
file
format, use File, Save.
- The
BobART Surface file saves only the embossed model itself. This
does not include the CAD
geometry, BobART features, or CAM features. The surface file can be
opened using BobART to create another emboss feature. (This method
can be used to scale the model to a size that differs from the original.)
- Similar to saving a BobART Surface file, the component/.stl file format saves only the model information. When saving an embossed model to the component/.stl file format, you can then use the component to create an Emboss from Component feature. You can also open the component in BobCAD-CAM for machining or any other use within the software.
Related Topics
How to Save Whole Emboss As Component/STL
Save Whole Emboss As a BobART Surface File (.bbas) Example 1