## 10.6. Exporting Blades

Once the model is ready in DesignModeler, you can quickly analyze it in the Mechanical application. BladeEditor can also construct a solid model of the periodic flow passage that can be used to perform a CFD analysis of the flow path geometry.

When needed, you can use DesignModeler to export the blade model to the Parasolid, IGES, or STEP file format to bring it into your native CAD system.

You can also use BladeEditor to export the blade model for use in ANSYS TurboGrid or Vista TF.

The following topics are discussed:

- Writing a Neutral Data File (*.xml)
- Exporting Currently Existing Blades to NDF Files
- Exporting Blades from CAD Models to NDF or Script Files
- Export to Vista TF (.geo)
- Export as Meanline Data (.rtzt file)
- Export to ANSYS TurboGrid

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