Crawling folders to locate files is one way to get ensemble data into Chorus, but it’s not the only way. You may find it easier or more convenient to create a list and use this to drive Chorus. Read about it here – or watch the video that demonstrates with an example. A sample script that you could use as a starting point is listed here.

This article on localized remeshing has aged well: it’s every bit as relevant today as it was when first published. One of the recommended methods – automatically mapping surface names to meshes – depends on the names of the CAD entities being preserved. The IGES “standard” can be notoriously ill-behaved, so if you’re forced to rely on this route, this 2 minute video is worth reviewing.

Ever wondered how trustworthy your exported CAD model is? Worse, have you been advised to export as STL and compare that with the NURBS data? This article explains why validation is sometimes required – and how you can do it elegantly, robustly and reliably. Or, if you prefer, here’s a 3 minute video that shows just how to do it right.