Why do I get the message "Interface failed" when exporting as DSTV?

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07-08-2023 38:11

Symptom: When exporting as DSTV format, TopSolid displays the error message "The translator as failed".

Possible cause:

  • If it is an extruded bar, it doesn't provide one of the FEA Extruded bar function of the TopSolid Mechanical library.
  • If it is an Unfolding document, the material of the Part document is not defined.

Solution:

  • If it is an extruded bar, open the generic document of the extruded bar component, run the Tools > Functions > Provide function... command and then choose one of the FEA Extruded Bar... (FEA Extruded Bar Circular, FEA Extruded Bar H, FEA Extruded Bar Hollow Circular,...) functions which correspond to the shape of your extruded bar.

NB: You can reduce the size of the drop-down list by entering the first few characters of the function.

  • If it is an Unfolding document, open the Part document and run the Tools > Material and Coating... command and then choose a material in the drop-down list.