Error when importing creo_parametric model into mapdl using "mapdl.proein()" and "mapdl.igesin()" commands

[bahadir14]

Hi,

I have been trying to import my model from creo_parametric using mapdl.proein and mapdl.igesin command from pyansys working directory. I am getting errors and I would like to use most efficient way to import my model. Glad to hear solutions from you guys

First way:

command---> mapdl.proein(name='motor_blok',extension='prt')
error:
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
MapdlCommandIgnoredError                  Traceback (most recent call last)
Cell In[25], line 4
      1 #cwd=os.getcwd()
      2 #print(cwd)
      3 #igs_file_path="C\\Users\\bahadirmurat\\Desktop\\PYANSYS\\engine_block\\motor_blok"
----> 4 mapdl.proein(name='motor_blok',extension='prt')

File ~\anaconda_last\lib\site-packages\ansys\mapdl\core\_commands\conn.py:211, in Conn.proein(self, name, extension, path, proecomm, **kwargs)
    178 """APDL Command: ~PROEIN
    179 
    180 Transfers a Creo Parametric part into the ANSYS program.
   (...)
    208 Creo Parametric (formerly Pro/ENGINEER) in the Connection User's Guide.
    209 """
    210 command = f"~PROEIN,{name},{extension},{path},{proecomm}"
--> 211 return self.run(command, **kwargs)

File ~\anaconda_last\lib\site-packages\ansys\mapdl\core\mapdl.py:3004, in _MapdlCore.run(self, command, write_to_log, mute, **kwargs)
   3001     return self._response
   3003 if not self.ignore_errors:
-> 3004     self._raise_errors(text)
   3006 # special returns for certain geometry commands
   3007 short_cmd = parse_to_short_cmd(command)

File ~\anaconda_last\lib\site-packages\ansys\mapdl\core\mapdl.py:4015, in _MapdlCore._raise_errors(self, text)
   4013 if "command is ignored" in flat_text:
   4014     text += "\n\nIgnore these messages by setting 'ignore_errors'=True"
-> 4015     raise MapdlCommandIgnoredError(text)
   4017 # flag errors
   4018 if "*** ERROR ***" in flat_text:

MapdlCommandIgnoredError: ANSYS Connection for Pro/ENGINEER 

      Pro Part:          motor_blok.prt
      Pro/E Command:     parametric1
      File Type:         ANF
 QUERY = COMMON,,IGES_TOL,,INT,5
  *** Warning: ANSYS installation directory not set
   ANSYS221_SYSDIR=

 *** WARNING ***                         CP =       0.188   TIME= 09:17:32
 File motor_blok.anf does not exist.                                     
  The /INPUT command is ignored.                                         


 ***** ROUTINE COMPLETED *****  CP =         0.188



 *** ANSYS - ENGINEERING ANALYSIS SYSTEM  RELEASE 2022 R1          22.1     ***
 DISTRIBUTED Ansys Mechanical Premium                          

 00000000  VERSION=WINDOWS x64   09:17:32  SEP 26, 2023 CP=      0.188

                                                                               



          ***** ANSYS ANALYSIS DEFINITION (PREP7) *****

Ignore these messages by setting 'ignore_errors'=True

Second Way

commands----> mapdl.igesin('motor_blok.igs') or mapdl.igesin(fname='motor_blok',ext='igs')
error:

---------------------------------------------------------------------------
MapdlInvalidRoutineError                  Traceback (most recent call last)
Cell In[46], line 5
      1 #cwd=os.getcwd()
      2 #print(cwd)
      3 #igs_file_path="C\\Users\\bahadirmurat\\Desktop\\PYANSYS\\engine_block\\motor_blok"
      4 #mapdl.proein(name='motor_blok',extension='prt')
----> 5 mapdl.igesin('motor_blok.igs')

File ~\anaconda_last\lib\site-packages\ansys\mapdl\core\mapdl_grpc.py:2733, in MapdlGrpc.igesin(self, fname, ext, **kwargs)
   2731     return out
   2732 else:
-> 2733     return super().igesin(fname=filename, **kwargs)

File ~\anaconda_last\lib\site-packages\ansys\mapdl\core\_commands\aux15_.py:57, in Aux15.igesin(self, fname, ext, **kwargs)
      2 def igesin(self, fname="", ext="", **kwargs):
      3     """Transfers IGES data from a file into MAPDL.
      4 
      5     APDL Command: IGESIN
   (...)
     55 
     56     """
---> 57     return self.run(f"IGESIN,{fname},{ext}", **kwargs)

File ~\anaconda_last\lib\site-packages\ansys\mapdl\core\mapdl.py:3004, in _MapdlCore.run(self, command, write_to_log, mute, **kwargs)
   3001     return self._response
   3003 if not self.ignore_errors:
-> 3004     self._raise_errors(text)
   3006 # special returns for certain geometry commands
   3007 short_cmd = parse_to_short_cmd(command)

File ~\anaconda_last\lib\site-packages\ansys\mapdl\core\mapdl.py:4011, in _MapdlCore._raise_errors(self, text)
   4009     text = text.replace("This command will be ignored.", "")
   4010     text += "\n\nIgnore these messages by setting 'ignore_errors'=True"
-> 4011     raise MapdlInvalidRoutineError(text)
   4013 if "command is ignored" in flat_text:
   4014     text += "\n\nIgnore these messages by setting 'ignore_errors'=True"

MapdlInvalidRoutineError: *** WARNING ***                         CP =       0.156   TIME= 09:27:24
 IGESIN is not a recognized BEGIN command, abbreviation, or macro.       
 

Ignore these messages by setting 'ignore_errors'=True

[mikerife]

Hi @bahadir14
Are you using a Student version installation? Check the system environment variables as it seems that ANSYS221_SYSDIR is not defined.

The IGESIN command is a AUX15 command - meaning you have to be in the AUX15 level (and not the Begin level) in order to use the command. Similar to how we have to be in the Solution level to issue a Solve command. So be sure to issue a:

mapdl.aux15()

Prior to the IGESIN command.
Mike