rsdoc-to-sat

Convert DesignSpark Mechanical DSM rsdoc file to sat file which can be loaded into 3D Modellers that can open SAT files

Installation

Install DSM v1,2,..,5 (it provides SabSatConverter.exe). Install python3.

Running The File Converter Method 1

1. Download this ZIP, then UnZIP it

   

2. Copy and paste the .rsdoc file into the same directory as the UnZIP file.

3. Open CMD that has Path to python.exe recognised (either native installation or conda environment). In the cmdline window, cd to the same directory as [2].

   

4. For Windows Machine, drag and drop the .BAT script into the CMDline window, and press enter. Voila.

   

5. .sat file(s) will appear in the same directory as rsdoc file(s).

Important Note.

6. If you see multiple .SAT files generated for the same design; it was caused by the Assembly file belongs to 1 Parent Design / Assembler. If you like them merged again,

   1. You can either merge the .SAT files again using the same origin or

   2. in DSM remove all assembly information and just retain the Solids

Running The File Converter Method 2

1. Download this ZIP, then UnZIP it
2. Copy and paste the .rsdoc file into the same directory as the UnZIP file.
3. Open CMD that has Path to python.exe recognised (either native installation or conda environment). In the cmdline window, cd to the same directory as [2].
4. Run this command below in the cmdline window

python rsdoc-to-sat.py <rsdoc file>

.sat file(s) will appear in the same directory as rsdoc file(s).

Credits:

code original source: arekm / maven.pl