# 3D Slicer to Abaqus

**URL:** <https://discourse.slicer.org/t/3d-slicer-to-abaqus/4294>\
**Category:** Support\
**Created:** [October 5, 2018, 4:38am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/3d-slicer-to-abaqus/4294 "2018-10-05T04:38:48Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![jamieng](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/22d042/32.png) [@jamieng](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/jamieng)\
**Post date:** [October 5, 2018, 4:38am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/3d-slicer-to-abaqus/4294/1 "2018-10-05T04:38:48Z")

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Hello,

Does anyone have experience with exporting a segmented model from 3D Slicer to ABAQUS for mesh creation and finite element analysis?  
Would greatly appreciate any tips and advice (for example, regarding file formats, any limitations, how to make the process easier).

Thank you so much!

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**Author:** ![lassoan](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.slicer.org/lassoan/32/13_2.png) [@lassoan](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/lassoan)\
**Post date:** [October 5, 2018, 2:06pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/3d-slicer-to-abaqus/4294/2 "2018-10-05T14:06:22Z")

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There is no simple answer. Read this topic: [Use segmentations in CAD or FEM software](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/use-segmentations-in-cad-or-fem-software/1626), and if you still have questions then post them here.