4 \brief Help for Import obstacle from file operation
8 \page import_obstacle Import obstacle from file
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13 An obstacle can be imported into the HYDROGUI module from external file.
16 The <b>Import obstacle</b> operation can be started via:<ol>
18 <li>The main menu <b> HYDRO => Obstacle => Import obstacle </b>;
19 <li>Context menu of OBSTACLES in Object browser - <b>Import obstacle</b>;
20 <li><b>Import obstacle from file</b> toolbar button
23 \image html import_obstacle_toolbar_button.png "Import obstacle from file toolbar button"
26 <b>Import obstacle</b> input panel appears.
29 \image html import_obstacle_create_input_panel.png " Import obstacle input panel - Create mode"
31 \image html import_obstacle_input_panel.png " Import obstacle input panel - Modify mode"
33 Arguments of the input panel:
35 <b>File name</b> - field for defining file to import.
38 The user clicks <b>Open File</b> button.
41 \image html open_file_icon.png "Open File button"
44 <b>Open File</b> dialog box appears.
47 \image html open_file_dialog.png "Open File dialog"
50 The user selects type of file to be imported. Supported formats are BREP, IGES, STEP.
53 The user selects folder in <b>Look in</b> filed and desired file in this folder.
55 The user clicks <b>Open</b> button.
57 <b>Open File</b> dialog box is closed. Selected file appears in <b>File name</b>.
60 <b>Name</b> - field to define the obstacle name. By default name is the same as file name without extension;<br>
61 <b>Mode</b> - allows to generate a new obstacle (radio-button <b>Create new</b>) or replace existing obstacle (radio-button <b>Modify</b>) ;<br>
62 <b>Apply</b> - button to import obstacle;<br>
63 <b>Apply and Close</b> - button to import obstacle and close input panel;<br>
64 <b>Close</b> - button to close input panel.
66 The obstacle is presented as the face and 3D object.
67 \image html obstacle_presentation.png "Obstacle example"
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