Power Tools GUI Tutorial

Step 1: Import the Geometry

Begin by opening a new session of CUBIT. To complete this tutorial, you will need to download the ACIS file that contains the geometry definition.

• Download geometry file knuckle.sat (Note: This link will not work from within Cubit. You will need to access this documentation from the cubit web site, or locate the file on your computer. It is included in the distribution of CUBIT under components\cubit\help\step_by_step_tutorials\power_tools)
• Select the Import option from File menu

• The following dialog box will appear. Open the file by clicking on the name and selecting Open. If you do not see the file, make sure that you are in the right directory, and that the file type is set to ACIS.

• Leave all of the import settings on their default settings and select Finish

Your graphics window should now appear as follows:

• Use the mouse to rotate the image in the graphics window to get a better perspective. For help with using the mouse in the graphics window, see Mouse Based Zoom, Pan and Rotate .