SAT Import for Rhino is an ACIS SAT file import plug-in for Rhinoceros® 3.0 and 4.0. This plug-in gives Rhino the ability to import 3D solid models from SAT files.

Rhino has the ability to export solid geometry to ACIS SAT files. However it cannot import geometry from SAT files. SAT Import for Rhino removes this limitation by giving Rhino the ability to read ACIS SAT files and import the geometry as solid objects in the active Rhino document.

SAT Import for Rhino is very easy to use. Simply run the installer. The installer will automatically load the plug-in into Rhino and make the SATImport menu available the next time you run Rhino. Detailed documentation accompanies the software along with a few tutorials to get you started immediately.

Download & Purchase

Please download a fully functional trial of SAT Import for Rhino by clicking on the "Download" link below. We are confident that during the trial period (10 days or runs, whichever is earlier) you will find SAT Import for Rhino extremely useful. Later when you decide to buy the software please return to this page and click the "Buy" link to place your order. In the order process you will be asked to enter the Lock that appears in the product registration dialog box. We will create and send you your Key by e-mail within one business day. To avoid disruption in your workflow we urge you to place your order before the trial period ends.

(4.11 MB)

($195)

Note: Downloading this software indicates your acceptance to the SYCODE Software License Agreement. SAT Import for Rhino is priced at $195 only. This is the price of a single user license. For your bulk-licensing needs please contact us.

Installation & Usage

Since SAT Import for Rhino is a plug-in, SAT Import for Rhino is very easy to use. Once installed, it automatically loads itself into the Rhino environment. If automatic loading fails there are manual loading instructions in the ReadMe file. Once loaded it adds new commands to Rhino's existing commands and a new submenu called "SATImport" to the Rhino menu containing these newly added commands. Truly software made simple!

The 'SATImport' submenu consists of the following commands:

• SATImport - Imports a SAT file
• SATImportHelp - Displays the SAT Import for Rhino help file
• SATImportRegister - Register your copy of SAT Import for Rhino
• SATImportAbout - Displays the SAT Import for Rhino about box

The SATImport submenu

SAT Import for Rhino comes with detailed documentation for each command as well as a tutorial to get you started in the shortest possible time. There is also an online version of the help file which you can view by clicking the link below.
  
Online Help

The ACIS File Formats

The 3D ACIS® Modeler (ACIS) is a 3D modelling kernel (or engine) owned by Spatial Corporation. ACIS features an open, object-oriented C++ architecture that enables robust, 3D modelling capabilities. ACIS is used to construct applications with hybrid modeling features, since it integrates wireframe model, surface, and solid modeling functionality with both manifold and non-manifold topology, and a rich set of geometric operations.

ACIS supports two kinds of save files, Standard ACIS Text (SAT), and Standard ACIS Binary (SAB). The two formats store identical information, so the term SAT file is generally used to refer to either (when no distinction is needed). SAT files are ASCII text files that may be viewed with a simple text editor. A SAT file contains carriage returns, white space and other formatting that makes it readable to the human eye. A SAT file has a .sat file extension. SAB files cannot be viewed with a simple text editor and are meant for compactness and not for human readability. A SAB file has a .sab file extension. A SAB file uses delimiters between elements and binary tags, without additional formatting.

Customization

If you want SAT Import for Rhino to work in a different way to suit your workflow, do let us know. We will customize the software to suit your needs.

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