This chapter discusses features related to importing parts into Abaqus/CAE and repairing problematic geometry. It provides an overview of the following enhancements:

• “Streamlined part and assembly import from Elysium Neutral files,” Section 5.1

• “Model import from ANSYS input files,” Section 5.2

• “Running CAD software in the background after changes to CAD parameters,” Section 5.3

• “Automatic geometry repair during part import,” Section 5.4

• “Import and export of model data from stereolithography files,” Section 5.5

• “NX associative import,” Section 5.6