[Other] 3D geometry exported from Mimics, import to OpenFOAM

seuchsy · October 4, 2016, 20:57

Hi, I am a beginner. Here is my problem:

I have a series of CT images (a 3D cylinder sample), and I have imported them into Mimics and generated the 3D dimensions. But when I want to import this geometry into OpenFOAM. I get stuck.

Could anyone used geometry exported from Mimics to import into OpenFOAM?

Or is there a good way to import CT images and generate 3D geometry and meshed? I have download "3D slicer". But my CT images did NOT contain the CT information. So I could generated the geometry.

Thanks!

Antimony · October 4, 2016, 22:39

Hi,

I took a look at their website: http://biomedical.materialise.com/mimics

I see that they are able to export the model to STL, which is a format that OpenFOAM uses.

Are you not able to export your model to STL?

Cheers,
Antimony

seuchsy · October 5, 2016, 08:58

Hi, I have export them several models files, "*.msh", "*.stl". I think I will try "*.stl" later, thanks for your suggestions!
Best,
Siyu

October 4, 2016, 20:57	3D geometry exported from Mimics, import to OpenFOAM	#1
seuchsy New Member Siyu Chen Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Houghton, USA Posts: 7 Rep Power: 9	Hi, I am a beginner. Here is my problem: I have a series of CT images (a 3D cylinder sample), and I have imported them into Mimics and generated the 3D dimensions. But when I want to import this geometry into OpenFOAM. I get stuck. Could anyone used geometry exported from Mimics to import into OpenFOAM? Or is there a good way to import CT images and generate 3D geometry and meshed? I have download "3D slicer". But my CT images did NOT contain the CT information. So I could generated the geometry. Thanks!

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October 4, 2016, 22:39		#2
Antimony Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 407 Rep Power: 15	Hi, I took a look at their website: http://biomedical.materialise.com/mimics I see that they are able to export the model to STL, which is a format that OpenFOAM uses. Are you not able to export your model to STL? Cheers, Antimony

October 5, 2016, 08:58		#3
seuchsy New Member Siyu Chen Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Houghton, USA Posts: 7 Rep Power: 9	Hi, I have export them several models files, ".msh", ".stl". I think I will try "*.stl" later, thanks for your suggestions! Best, Siyu