<filename>src/abaqus/Part/AcisFile.py
from abaqusConstants import *


class AcisFile:
    """The AcisFile object is a file object used to open ACIS-, STEP-, and IGES-format files.

    Attributes
    ----------
    numberOfParts: int
        An Int specifying :py:class:`~.the` number of parts in :py:class:`~.the` object.

    Notes
    -----
    This object can be accessed by:

    .. code-block:: python

        import part

    """

    # An Int specifying the number of parts in the object. 
    numberOfParts: int = None

    def openAcis(self, fileName: str, scaleFromFile: Boolean = OFF):
        """This method creates an AcisFile object from a file containing ACIS-format geometry. This
        object is subsequently used by the PartFromGeometryFile method.

        Notes
        -----
        This function can be accessed by:

        .. code-block:: python

            mdb.openAcis
        
        Parameters
        ----------
        fileName
            A String specifying the path to the ACIS file to open. 
        scaleFromFile
            A Boolean specifying whether to scale, rotate, and translate the part using the 
            transform read from the ACIS file. The default value is OFF. 

        Returns
        -------
            An AcisFile object. 

        Raises
        ------
            - File is from a newer version of ACIS than the CAE kernel. 
              Texterror: ACIS File version exceeds Kernel. 
            - The data in the ACIS file are corrupted. 
              Texterror: Failed to read ACIS file. 
        """
        pass

    def openCatia(self, fileName: str, topology: SymbolicConstant = None, convertUnits: SymbolicConstant = OFF,
                  combineBodies: Boolean = OFF):
        """This method creates an AcisFile object from a file containing V5-format geometry. This
        object is subsequently used by the PartFromGeometryFile method.

        Notes
        -----
        This function can be accessed by:

        .. code-block:: python

            mdb.openAcis
        
        Parameters
        ----------
        fileName
            A String specifying the path to the CATIA file to open. 
        topology
            A SymbolicConstant specifying the topology of the data to be read from the file and of 
            the part to be created. Possible values are SOLID , SHELL, and WIRE. If 
            *topology*=SOLID, Abaqus/CAE attempts to attach cells to create a solid. If 
            *topology*=SHELL, Abaqus/CAE builds the body as a shell entity and not as a solid 
            entity. The default value is SOLID . 
        convertUnits
            A SymbolicConstant specifying whether the original units should be retained. Possible 
            values are ON and OFF. The default value is OFF. 
        combineBodies
            A Boolean specifying whether to combine the bodies in the CATPart file. If the bodies to 
            be combined touch or overlap, invalid entities would result. For CATProduct files, this 
            option will be ignored. 

        Returns
        -------
            An AcisFile object.
        """
        pass

    def openEnf(self, fileName: str, fileType: str, topology: SymbolicConstant = SOLID,
                convertUnits: Boolean = OFF):
        """This method creates an AcisFile object from a file containing Elysium Neutral
        File-format geometry that was created by CATIA V5, I-DEAS, or Pro/ENGINEER. This object
        is subsequently used by the PartFromGeometryFile method.

        Notes
        -----
        This function can be accessed by:

        .. code-block:: python

            mdb.openAcis
        
        Parameters
        ----------
        fileName
            A String specifying the path to the Elysium Neutral File that was created by I-DEAS, 
            Pro/ENGINEER, or CATIA V5. 
        fileType
            A String specifying the type of CAD system that created the file. Possible values are 
            “ideas”, “proe”, or “catiav5” or a combination similar to “proe/ideas/catiav5” if the 
            type is unknown. 
        topology
            A SymbolicConstant specifying the topology of the data to be read from the file and of 
            the part to be created. Possible values are SOLID , SHELL, and WIRE. If 
            *topology*=SOLID, Abaqus/CAE attempts to attach cells to create a solid. If 
            *topology*=SHELL, Abaqus/CAE builds the body as a shell entity and not as a solid 
            entity. The default value is SOLID. 
        convertUnits
            A Boolean specifying if the dimensions of the part should be converted to millimeters. 
            The default value is OFF. 

        Returns
        -------
            An AcisFile object.
        """
        pass

    def openIges(self, fileName: str, trimCurve: SymbolicConstant = DEFAULT,
                 scaleFromFile: SymbolicConstant = OFF, msbo: Boolean = False,
                 includedLayers: tuple = (), topology: SymbolicConstant = SOLID,
                 uniteWires: SymbolicConstant = ON):
        """This method creates an AcisFile object from a file containing IGES-format geometry. This
        object is subsequently used by the PartFromGeometryFile method.

        Notes
        -----
        This function can be accessed by:

        .. code-block:: python

            mdb.openAcis
        
        Parameters
        ----------
        fileName
            A String specifying the path to the IGES file to open. 
        trimCurve
            A SymbolicConstant specifying the method used to define the trim curves that bound 
            parametric surfaces. Possible values are:DEFAULT, use either of the following as 
            specified by the contents of the IGES file.PARAMETRIC_DATA, use the parameter space of 
            the surface being trimmed.THREED_DATA, use real space—the coordinate system of the part 
            along with an indication that the trim curve lies on the parametric surface.The default 
            value is DEFAULT. 
        scaleFromFile
            A SymbolicConstant specifying whether the imported geometry needs to be scaled using the 
            units information available in the IGES file. Possible values are ON and OFF. The 
            default value is OFF. When the argument is set to ON, the geometry is scaled to 
            millimeters with respect to the unit system specified in the IGES file. 
        msbo
            A Boolean specifying if the IGES file contains MSBO (Manifold Solid B-Rep Object) 
            entities. The default value is False. 
        includedLayers
            A sequence of Ints specifying the levels or layers of entities that will be translated 
            from the IGES file to build the part. The default is to include all the layers. 
        topology
            A SymbolicConstant specifying the topology of the data to be read from the file and of 
            the part to be created. Possible values are SOLID , SHELL, and WIRE. If 
            *topology*=SOLID, Abaqus/CAE attempts to attach cells to create a solid. If 
            *topology*=SHELL, Abaqus/CAE builds the body as a shell entity and not as a solid 
            entity. The default value is SOLID. 
        uniteWires
            A SymbolicConstant specifying whether the imported wires need to be united or not. 
            Possible values are ON and OFF. The default value is ON. When importing a sketch, this 
            value is set to OFF. 

        Returns
        -------
            An AcisFile object. 

        Raises
        ------
            - The data in the IGES file are corrupted. 
              Texterror: Failed to read IGES file. 
        """
        pass

    def openParasolid(self, fileName: str, topology: SymbolicConstant = SOLID):
        """This method creates an AcisFile object from a file containing Parasolid-format geometry.
        This object is subsequently used by the PartFromGeometryFile method.

        Notes
        -----
        This function can be accessed by:

        .. code-block:: python

            mdb.openAcis
        
        Parameters
        ----------
        fileName
            A String specifying the path to the Parasolid file to open. 
        topology
            A SymbolicConstant specifying the topology of the data to be read from the file and of 
            the part to be created. Possible values are SOLID , SHELL, and WIRE. If 
            *topology*=SOLID, Abaqus/CAE attempts to attach cells to create a solid. If 
            *topology*=SHELL, Abaqus/CAE builds the body as a shell entity and not as a solid 
            entity. The default value is SOLID. 

        Returns
        -------
            An AcisFile object.
        """
        pass

    def openStep(self, fileName: str, scale: float = 1):
        """This method creates an AcisFile object from a file containing STEP-format geometry. This
        object is subsequently used by the PartFromGeometryFile method.

        Notes
        -----
        This function can be accessed by:

        .. code-block:: python

            mdb.openAcis
        
        Parameters
        ----------
        fileName
            A String specifying the path to the STEP file to open. 
        scale
            A Float specifying the scaling factor to apply to the imported geometric entities. The 
            default value is 1.0. 

        Returns
        -------
            An AcisFile object. 

        Raises
        ------
            - The data in the STEP file are corrupted. 
              Texterror: Failed to read STEP file. 
        """
        pass

    def openVda(self, fileName: str):
        """This method creates an AcisFile object from a file containing VDA-FS-format geometry.
        This object is subsequently used by the PartFromGeometryFile method.

        Notes
        -----
        This function can be accessed by:

        .. code-block:: python

            mdb.openAcis
        
        Parameters
        ----------
        fileName
            A String specifying the path to the VDA-FS file to open. 

        Returns
        -------
            An AcisFile object. 

        Raises
        ------
            - The data in the VDA-FS file are corrupted. 
              Texterror: Failed to read VDA file. 
        """
        pass

    def openSolidworks(self, fileName: str, topology: SymbolicConstant = SOLID):
        """This method creates an AcisFile object from a file containing Solidworks format
        geometry. This object is subsequently used by the PartFromGeometryFile method.

        Notes
        -----
        This function can be accessed by:

        .. code-block:: python

            mdb.openAcis
        
        Parameters
        ----------
        fileName
            A String specifying the path to the Solidworks file to open.
        topology
            A SymbolicConstant specifying the topology of the data to be read from the file and of
            the part to be created. Possible values are SOLID, SHELL, and WIRE. If *topology*=SOLID,
            Abaqus/CAE attempts to attach cells to create a solid entity. If *topology*=SHELL,
            Abaqus/CAE builds the body as a shell entity, not as a solid entity. The default value
            is SOLID.

        Returns
        -------
            An AcisFile object.

        Raises
        ------
            - The data in the Solidworks file are corrupted.
              Texterror: Failed to read Solidworks file.
        """
        pass

    def writeAcisFile(self, fileName: str, version: float = None):
        """This method exports the assembly to a named file in ACIS format.
        
        Parameters
        ----------
        fileName
            A String specifying the name of the file to which to write. 
        version
            A Float specifying the ACIS version. For example, the Float 12.0 corresponds to ACIS 
            Version 12.0. The default value is the current version of ACIS. 
        """
        pass

<filename>src/abaqus/Part/AcisFile.py
from abaqusConstants import *


class AcisFile:
    """The AcisFile object is a file object used to open ACIS-, STEP-, and IGES-format files.

    Attributes
    ----------
    numberOfParts: int
        An Int specifying :py:class:`~.the` number of parts in :py:class:`~.the` object.

    Notes
    -----
    This object can be accessed by:

    .. code-block:: python

        import part

    """

    # An Int specifying the number of parts in the object. 
    numberOfParts: int = None

    def openAcis(self, fileName: str, scaleFromFile: Boolean = OFF):
        """This method creates an AcisFile object from a file containing ACIS-format geometry. This
        object is subsequently used by the PartFromGeometryFile method.

        Notes
        -----
        This function can be accessed by:

        .. code-block:: python

            mdb.openAcis
        
        Parameters
        ----------
        fileName
            A String specifying the path to the ACIS file to open. 
        scaleFromFile
            A Boolean specifying whether to scale, rotate, and translate the part using the 
            transform read from the ACIS file. The default value is OFF. 

        Returns
        -------
            An AcisFile object. 

        Raises
        ------
            - File is from a newer version of ACIS than the CAE kernel. 
              Texterror: ACIS File version exceeds Kernel. 
            - The data in the ACIS file are corrupted. 
              Texterror: Failed to read ACIS file. 
        """
        pass

    def openCatia(self, fileName: str, topology: SymbolicConstant = None, convertUnits: SymbolicConstant = OFF,
                  combineBodies: Boolean = OFF):
        """This method creates an AcisFile object from a file containing V5-format geometry. This
        object is subsequently used by the PartFromGeometryFile method.

        Notes
        -----
        This function can be accessed by:

        .. code-block:: python

            mdb.openAcis
        
        Parameters
        ----------
        fileName
            A String specifying the path to the CATIA file to open. 
        topology
            A SymbolicConstant specifying the topology of the data to be read from the file and of 
            the part to be created. Possible values are SOLID , SHELL, and WIRE. If 
            *topology*=SOLID, Abaqus/CAE attempts to attach cells to create a solid. If 
            *topology*=SHELL, Abaqus/CAE builds the body as a shell entity and not as a solid 
            entity. The default value is SOLID . 
        convertUnits
            A SymbolicConstant specifying whether the original units should be retained. Possible 
            values are ON and OFF. The default value is OFF. 
        combineBodies
            A Boolean specifying whether to combine the bodies in the CATPart file. If the bodies to 
            be combined touch or overlap, invalid entities would result. For CATProduct files, this 
            option will be ignored. 

        Returns
        -------
            An AcisFile object.
        """
        pass

    def openEnf(self, fileName: str, fileType: str, topology: SymbolicConstant = SOLID,
                convertUnits: Boolean = OFF):
        """This method creates an AcisFile object from a file containing Elysium Neutral
        File-format geometry that was created by CATIA V5, I-DEAS, or Pro/ENGINEER. This object
        is subsequently used by the PartFromGeometryFile method.

        Notes
        -----
        This function can be accessed by:

        .. code-block:: python

            mdb.openAcis
        
        Parameters
        ----------
        fileName
            A String specifying the path to the Elysium Neutral File that was created by I-DEAS, 
            Pro/ENGINEER, or CATIA V5. 
        fileType
            A String specifying the type of CAD system that created the file. Possible values are 
            “ideas”, “proe”, or “catiav5” or a combination similar to “proe/ideas/catiav5” if the 
            type is unknown. 
        topology
            A SymbolicConstant specifying the topology of the data to be read from the file and of 
            the part to be created. Possible values are SOLID , SHELL, and WIRE. If 
            *topology*=SOLID, Abaqus/CAE attempts to attach cells to create a solid. If 
            *topology*=SHELL, Abaqus/CAE builds the body as a shell entity and not as a solid 
            entity. The default value is SOLID. 
        convertUnits
            A Boolean specifying if the dimensions of the part should be converted to millimeters. 
            The default value is OFF. 

        Returns
        -------
            An AcisFile object.
        """
        pass

    def openIges(self, fileName: str, trimCurve: SymbolicConstant = DEFAULT,
                 scaleFromFile: SymbolicConstant = OFF, msbo: Boolean = False,
                 includedLayers: tuple = (), topology: SymbolicConstant = SOLID,
                 uniteWires: SymbolicConstant = ON):
        """This method creates an AcisFile object from a file containing IGES-format geometry. This
        object is subsequently used by the PartFromGeometryFile method.

        Notes
        -----
        This function can be accessed by:

        .. code-block:: python

            mdb.openAcis
        
        Parameters
        ----------
        fileName
            A String specifying the path to the IGES file to open. 
        trimCurve
            A SymbolicConstant specifying the method used to define the trim curves that bound 
            parametric surfaces. Possible values are:DEFAULT, use either of the following as 
            specified by the contents of the IGES file.PARAMETRIC_DATA, use the parameter space of 
            the surface being trimmed.THREED_DATA, use real space—the coordinate system of the part 
            along with an indication that the trim curve lies on the parametric surface.The default 
            value is DEFAULT. 
        scaleFromFile
            A SymbolicConstant specifying whether the imported geometry needs to be scaled using the 
            units information available in the IGES file. Possible values are ON and OFF. The 
            default value is OFF. When the argument is set to ON, the geometry is scaled to 
            millimeters with respect to the unit system specified in the IGES file. 
        msbo
            A Boolean specifying if the IGES file contains MSBO (Manifold Solid B-Rep Object) 
            entities. The default value is False. 
        includedLayers
            A sequence of Ints specifying the levels or layers of entities that will be translated 
            from the IGES file to build the part. The default is to include all the layers. 
        topology
            A SymbolicConstant specifying the topology of the data to be read from the file and of 
            the part to be created. Possible values are SOLID , SHELL, and WIRE. If 
            *topology*=SOLID, Abaqus/CAE attempts to attach cells to create a solid. If 
            *topology*=SHELL, Abaqus/CAE builds the body as a shell entity and not as a solid 
            entity. The default value is SOLID. 
        uniteWires
            A SymbolicConstant specifying whether the imported wires need to be united or not. 
            Possible values are ON and OFF. The default value is ON. When importing a sketch, this 
            value is set to OFF. 

        Returns
        -------
            An AcisFile object. 

        Raises
        ------
            - The data in the IGES file are corrupted. 
              Texterror: Failed to read IGES file. 
        """
        pass

    def openParasolid(self, fileName: str, topology: SymbolicConstant = SOLID):
        """This method creates an AcisFile object from a file containing Parasolid-format geometry.
        This object is subsequently used by the PartFromGeometryFile method.

        Notes
        -----
        This function can be accessed by:

        .. code-block:: python

            mdb.openAcis
        
        Parameters
        ----------
        fileName
            A String specifying the path to the Parasolid file to open. 
        topology
            A SymbolicConstant specifying the topology of the data to be read from the file and of 
            the part to be created. Possible values are SOLID , SHELL, and WIRE. If 
            *topology*=SOLID, Abaqus/CAE attempts to attach cells to create a solid. If 
            *topology*=SHELL, Abaqus/CAE builds the body as a shell entity and not as a solid 
            entity. The default value is SOLID. 

        Returns
        -------
            An AcisFile object.
        """
        pass

    def openStep(self, fileName: str, scale: float = 1):
        """This method creates an AcisFile object from a file containing STEP-format geometry. This
        object is subsequently used by the PartFromGeometryFile method.

        Notes
        -----
        This function can be accessed by:

        .. code-block:: python

            mdb.openAcis
        
        Parameters
        ----------
        fileName
            A String specifying the path to the STEP file to open. 
        scale
            A Float specifying the scaling factor to apply to the imported geometric entities. The 
            default value is 1.0. 

        Returns
        -------
            An AcisFile object. 

        Raises
        ------
            - The data in the STEP file are corrupted. 
              Texterror: Failed to read STEP file. 
        """
        pass

    def openVda(self, fileName: str):
        """This method creates an AcisFile object from a file containing VDA-FS-format geometry.
        This object is subsequently used by the PartFromGeometryFile method.

        Notes
        -----
        This function can be accessed by:

        .. code-block:: python

            mdb.openAcis
        
        Parameters
        ----------
        fileName
            A String specifying the path to the VDA-FS file to open. 

        Returns
        -------
            An AcisFile object. 

        Raises
        ------
            - The data in the VDA-FS file are corrupted. 
              Texterror: Failed to read VDA file. 
        """
        pass

    def openSolidworks(self, fileName: str, topology: SymbolicConstant = SOLID):
        """This method creates an AcisFile object from a file containing Solidworks format
        geometry. This object is subsequently used by the PartFromGeometryFile method.

        Notes
        -----
        This function can be accessed by:

        .. code-block:: python

            mdb.openAcis
        
        Parameters
        ----------
        fileName
            A String specifying the path to the Solidworks file to open.
        topology
            A SymbolicConstant specifying the topology of the data to be read from the file and of
            the part to be created. Possible values are SOLID, SHELL, and WIRE. If *topology*=SOLID,
            Abaqus/CAE attempts to attach cells to create a solid entity. If *topology*=SHELL,
            Abaqus/CAE builds the body as a shell entity, not as a solid entity. The default value
            is SOLID.

        Returns
        -------
            An AcisFile object.

        Raises
        ------
            - The data in the Solidworks file are corrupted.
              Texterror: Failed to read Solidworks file.
        """
        pass

    def writeAcisFile(self, fileName: str, version: float = None):
        """This method exports the assembly to a named file in ACIS format.
        
        Parameters
        ----------
        fileName
            A String specifying the name of the file to which to write. 
        version
            A Float specifying the ACIS version. For example, the Float 12.0 corresponds to ACIS 
            Version 12.0. The default value is the current version of ACIS. 
        """
        pass

The AcisFile object is a file object used to open ACIS-, STEP-, and IGES-format files.      Attributes     ----------     numberOfParts: int         An Int specifying :py:class:`~.the` number of parts in :py:class:`~.the` object.      Notes     -----     This object can be accessed by:      .. code-block:: python          import part # An Int specifying the number of parts in the object. This method creates an AcisFile object from a file containing ACIS-format geometry. This         object is subsequently used by the PartFromGeometryFile method.          Notes         -----         This function can be accessed by:          .. code-block:: python              mdb.openAcis                  Parameters         ----------         fileName             A String specifying the path to the ACIS file to open.          scaleFromFile             A Boolean specifying whether to scale, rotate, and translate the part using the              transform read from the ACIS file. The default value is OFF.           Returns         -------             An AcisFile object.           Raises         ------             - File is from a newer version of ACIS than the CAE kernel.                Texterror: ACIS File version exceeds Kernel.              - The data in the ACIS file are corrupted.                Texterror: Failed to read ACIS file. This method creates an AcisFile object from a file containing V5-format geometry. This         object is subsequently used by the PartFromGeometryFile method.          Notes         -----         This function can be accessed by:          .. code-block:: python              mdb.openAcis                  Parameters         ----------         fileName             A String specifying the path to the CATIA file to open.          topology             A SymbolicConstant specifying the topology of the data to be read from the file and of              the part to be created. Possible values are SOLID , SHELL, and WIRE. If              *topology*=SOLID, Abaqus/CAE attempts to attach cells to create a solid. If              *topology*=SHELL, Abaqus/CAE builds the body as a shell entity and not as a solid              entity. The default value is SOLID .          convertUnits             A SymbolicConstant specifying whether the original units should be retained. Possible              values are ON and OFF. The default value is OFF.          combineBodies             A Boolean specifying whether to combine the bodies in the CATPart file. If the bodies to              be combined touch or overlap, invalid entities would result. For CATProduct files, this              option will be ignored.           Returns         -------             An AcisFile object. This method creates an AcisFile object from a file containing Elysium Neutral         File-format geometry that was created by CATIA V5, I-DEAS, or Pro/ENGINEER. This object         is subsequently used by the PartFromGeometryFile method.          Notes         -----         This function can be accessed by:          .. code-block:: python              mdb.openAcis                  Parameters         ----------         fileName             A String specifying the path to the Elysium Neutral File that was created by I-DEAS,              Pro/ENGINEER, or CATIA V5.          fileType             A String specifying the type of CAD system that created the file. Possible values are              “ideas”, “proe”, or “catiav5” or a combination similar to “proe/ideas/catiav5” if the              type is unknown.          topology             A SymbolicConstant specifying the topology of the data to be read from the file and of              the part to be created. Possible values are SOLID , SHELL, and WIRE. If              *topology*=SOLID, Abaqus/CAE attempts to attach cells to create a solid. If              *topology*=SHELL, Abaqus/CAE builds the body as a shell entity and not as a solid              entity. The default value is SOLID.          convertUnits             A Boolean specifying if the dimensions of the part should be converted to millimeters.              The default value is OFF.           Returns         -------             An AcisFile object. This method creates an AcisFile object from a file containing IGES-format geometry. This         object is subsequently used by the PartFromGeometryFile method.          Notes         -----         This function can be accessed by:          .. code-block:: python              mdb.openAcis                  Parameters         ----------         fileName             A String specifying the path to the IGES file to open.          trimCurve             A SymbolicConstant specifying the method used to define the trim curves that bound              parametric surfaces. Possible values are:DEFAULT, use either of the following as              specified by the contents of the IGES file.PARAMETRIC_DATA, use the parameter space of              the surface being trimmed.THREED_DATA, use real space—the coordinate system of the part              along with an indication that the trim curve lies on the parametric surface.The default              value is DEFAULT.          scaleFromFile             A SymbolicConstant specifying whether the imported geometry needs to be scaled using the              units information available in the IGES file. Possible values are ON and OFF. The              default value is OFF. When the argument is set to ON, the geometry is scaled to              millimeters with respect to the unit system specified in the IGES file.          msbo             A Boolean specifying if the IGES file contains MSBO (Manifold Solid B-Rep Object)              entities. The default value is False.          includedLayers             A sequence of Ints specifying the levels or layers of entities that will be translated              from the IGES file to build the part. The default is to include all the layers.          topology             A SymbolicConstant specifying the topology of the data to be read from the file and of              the part to be created. Possible values are SOLID , SHELL, and WIRE. If              *topology*=SOLID, Abaqus/CAE attempts to attach cells to create a solid. If              *topology*=SHELL, Abaqus/CAE builds the body as a shell entity and not as a solid              entity. The default value is SOLID.          uniteWires             A SymbolicConstant specifying whether the imported wires need to be united or not.              Possible values are ON and OFF. The default value is ON. When importing a sketch, this              value is set to OFF.           Returns         -------             An AcisFile object.           Raises         ------             - The data in the IGES file are corrupted.                Texterror: Failed to read IGES file. This method creates an AcisFile object from a file containing Parasolid-format geometry.         This object is subsequently used by the PartFromGeometryFile method.          Notes         -----         This function can be accessed by:          .. code-block:: python              mdb.openAcis                  Parameters         ----------         fileName             A String specifying the path to the Parasolid file to open.          topology             A SymbolicConstant specifying the topology of the data to be read from the file and of              the part to be created. Possible values are SOLID , SHELL, and WIRE. If              *topology*=SOLID, Abaqus/CAE attempts to attach cells to create a solid. If              *topology*=SHELL, Abaqus/CAE builds the body as a shell entity and not as a solid              entity. The default value is SOLID.           Returns         -------             An AcisFile object. This method creates an AcisFile object from a file containing STEP-format geometry. This         object is subsequently used by the PartFromGeometryFile method.          Notes         -----         This function can be accessed by:          .. code-block:: python              mdb.openAcis                  Parameters         ----------         fileName             A String specifying the path to the STEP file to open.          scale             A Float specifying the scaling factor to apply to the imported geometric entities. The              default value is 1.0.           Returns         -------             An AcisFile object.           Raises         ------             - The data in the STEP file are corrupted.                Texterror: Failed to read STEP file. This method creates an AcisFile object from a file containing VDA-FS-format geometry.         This object is subsequently used by the PartFromGeometryFile method.          Notes         -----         This function can be accessed by:          .. code-block:: python              mdb.openAcis                  Parameters         ----------         fileName             A String specifying the path to the VDA-FS file to open.           Returns         -------             An AcisFile object.           Raises         ------             - The data in the VDA-FS file are corrupted.                Texterror: Failed to read VDA file. This method creates an AcisFile object from a file containing Solidworks format         geometry. This object is subsequently used by the PartFromGeometryFile method.          Notes         -----         This function can be accessed by:          .. code-block:: python              mdb.openAcis                  Parameters         ----------         fileName             A String specifying the path to the Solidworks file to open.         topology             A SymbolicConstant specifying the topology of the data to be read from the file and of             the part to be created. Possible values are SOLID, SHELL, and WIRE. If *topology*=SOLID,             Abaqus/CAE attempts to attach cells to create a solid entity. If *topology*=SHELL,             Abaqus/CAE builds the body as a shell entity, not as a solid entity. The default value             is SOLID.          Returns         -------             An AcisFile object.          Raises         ------             - The data in the Solidworks file are corrupted.               Texterror: Failed to read Solidworks file. This method exports the assembly to a named file in ACIS format.                  Parameters         ----------         fileName             A String specifying the name of the file to which to write.          version             A Float specifying the ACIS version. For example, the Float 12.0 corresponds to ACIS              Version 12.0. The default value is the current version of ACIS.