VCollab announced the solution to convert CAE model & results data from a variety of CAE solutions like NX™ software, ANSYS, MSC NASTRAN,ABAQUS, LS DYNA, FLUENT, STAR-CCM+, CFX, FE SAFE, nCODE and others into the JT™ data format. Developed by Siemens Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Software, JT is the leading file format for lightweight 3D collaboration and visualization and is an ISO standard. VCollab exports not only the 3D models, deformed shapes and simulation results, but also exports the CAE BOM, simulation result contour and associated legend into JT for better understanding of the simulation results. VCollab also exports Meta Data into a separate XML files for an easier integration with SDM/PLM systems to better manage simulation data.
Creating 3D JT models of the simulation models and results is now available through an optional plug-in to the VCollab Professional viewer allowing any result instance selected in VCollab Professional to be exported as a JT file. The result instance for export to JT can be interactively defined or by using batch tools. The combination of VCollab’s extensive CAE import and processing capabilities with these new export utilities makes CAE data available to a wide audience in a format that is consistent with their standard business practices.
The ability to convert simulation results into the widely used and understood JT format makes it easier to share CAE results across the entire organization leveraging JT for visualization.
VCollab used the JT Open Toolkit from Siemens PLM Software to accelerate the development of this solution. The JT Open Toolkit is offered by Siemens PLM Software as part of its commitment to open technologies and business practices.
“Using the JT file format to improve open collaboration for analysis results has always been an important goal of the JT Open community,” said Michael Zink, Openness Evangelist, Siemens PLM Software. “We are thus very excited to see VCollab offer such a comprehensive solution, based on the JT data format, for the consumers of analysis data. This comes at a great time as the adoption of JT continues to accelerate across a broader range of business processes.”
The VCollab Suite is already known for its unique capabilities to improve the productivity of CAE analysts and also to improve the collaboration between simulation experts and other engineers involved in the product development process, making access to product performance data more available whenever needed. VCollab lightweight CAE result models and easy-to-use smart CAE viewers enable all people involved in product development processes to consider design performance for design decisions. The JT format now also allows to better integrate simulation data with SDM/PLM and support CAE results going back to CAD.
“Simulation has become a strategic tool in many organizations,” said Prasad Mandava, CEO of VCollab. “With the option to create JT models in addition to the CAX models, simulation results can now be communicated to even more people involved in product development. Simulation reports are no longer restricted to 2D images either, bringing them more in line with today’s 3D processes.”
The capability is immediately available for the latest VCollab Professional version. Existing customers interested in trying these new features are requested to contact VCollab or their local VCollab partner for a test license.
