The LoadShape declaration can load models and sketches from the 3D formats: STL, BREP, and IGES and 2D formats: DXF. These can be used directly in parts or with operations like any other shape. Just set the path attribute to the file location.
For example to load a 2D aluminum extrusion profile we can load a DXF profile and then extrude it to any width.
# Created in DeclaraCAD
from declaracad.occ.api import *
enamldef Assembly(Part):
LoadShape: dxf:
attr outside_wire = self.topology.wires[5]
attr inside_wires = [w for w in self.topology.wires if w != outside_wire]
path = 'examples/models/25-5050.dxf'
color = 'red'
Extrude:
material = 'aluminium'
vector = (0, 0, 1000)
Cut:
color = 'red'
Face:
wires = [dxf.outside_wire]
color = 'red'
Looper:
iterable << dxf.inside_wires
Face:
wires = [loop.item]
Note: Loading a 2D profile imports everything as a compound path. In order to convert it into a face the internal paths must be cut out from the outside path as shown above.
The same can be done for 3D models.
# Created in DeclaraCAD
from declaracad.occ.api import *
enamldef Assembly(Part):
LoadShape:
path = 'examples/models/five_spoke_wheel.stl'
material = 'chrome'
