CAD Import Settings
CAD Import settings control how WSi decides which side of an imported sheet metal part is the upper side. This choice affects how bend directions are interpreted when the part's geometry alone doesn't make the orientation obvious.
Set the default for all workstations in the database's Advanced Settings: Settings → Database, then Advanced settings, tab CAD import settings. Override it for your workstation under Settings → Client → Miscellaneous settings with Sheet upper side; with Application default, the database default applies.
What CAD Import Settings Control
| Setting | What it does |
|---|---|
| Sheet upper side | Sets the strategy WSi uses to pick the upper side of a sheet metal part on import |
The available strategies are:
| Strategy | Behaviour |
|---|---|
| - (default) | Use WSi's standard detection, with no preference applied |
| Prefer upward bends | Choose the upper side so bends point upward |
| Prefer downward bends | Choose the upper side so bends point downward |
| Prefer convex surface | Choose the upper side so the convex (outward-curving) surface faces up |
| Prefer concave surface | Choose the upper side so the concave (inward-curving) surface faces up |
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If imported sheet metal parts consistently show the wrong bend direction, try a different upper-side strategy here rather than correcting each part by hand after import.
How import settings relate to the bulk import dialog
This setting works alongside the Bulk Import dialog. When you add files to the Bulk Import dialog, WSi applies this strategy to determine sheet orientation for each imported part.
For single-part import of a single file, the same setting applies.
Cross-Links
- Single-Part Import — Import a single part file
- Bulk Import — Import multiple files at once
- Client Settings — Overview of all client settings