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Can I make a Solidworks part to 3d DXF? Want to take it into RISA.
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Can I make a Solidworks part to 3d DXF? Want to take it into RISA.

Can I make a Solidworks part to 3d DXF? Want to take it into RISA.

(OP)
Are there aftermarket or free conversion/translation software/programs or even a process in Solidworks (I have 2005) to convert my Solidworks part files into DXF files? My end goal is to evaluate these in RISA and it only likes DXF and STAAD.  Any ideas? Sorry I'm new to Solidworks like 2 weeks.

RE: Can I make a Solidworks part to 3d DXF? Want to take it into RISA.

You can use the Task Scheduler (if it is included in your SW package) to convert files "en masse" or do a Save-as > dxf for individual conversions.


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RE: Can I make a Solidworks part to 3d DXF? Want to take it into RISA.

Doh!!! sorry ...ignore that, my brain didn't hear what my eyes read. I was thinking drawings.
It's Monday & I need more coffee.


Making the best use of this Forum.  FAQ559-716
How to get answers to your SW questions.  FAQ559-1091
Helpful SW websites every user should be aware of.  FAQ559-520

RE: Can I make a Solidworks part to 3d DXF? Want to take it into RISA.

(OP)
No problem, but yes I need to be able to convert a Solidworks part into a 3D dxf file for RISA to analyse. I already know i can get 2d dXF out of solidworks by going through the drawing mode. Thanks anyway.

RE: Can I make a Solidworks part to 3d DXF? Want to take it into RISA.

You cannot export a SW model out as a DXF. As for opening a DXF file into a part is possible, but with there being Solid data there, I couldn't be for sure without a sample file and even if had one you can still test this yourself. Just do the same file/open process and pick DXF, When you get the import option pick part instead of drawing.

If you don't get any data then you have your answer.

Regards,

Scott Baugh, CSWP
3DVision Technologies

www.3dvisiontech.com
www.scottjbaugh.com
FAQ731-376
FAQ559-716 - SW Fora Users

RE: Can I make a Solidworks part to 3d DXF? Want to take it into RISA.

Yes you can export to DXF, but not direct though.
Export as Acis and reimport it in DWG Editor. There you can export to 3D DXF. If you only want curves you wont be able to export then in ACIS since DWG Editor don't support them, but you can extract curves from face edges.

Daniel Pegas

RE: Can I make a Solidworks part to 3d DXF? Want to take it into RISA.

(OP)
Thank you Solidmold,

But when I save my solidworks part in acis and open dwg editor nothing shows up on the screen.  My sketch part is just the lines of a box truss. is there anything more specific i need to do in the process to make this work? thanks in advance

RE: Can I make a Solidworks part to 3d DXF? Want to take it into RISA.

(OP)
Yes, IGES is great this actually works directly and I don't have to go through DWG Editor, I took the IGES model to Rhino and then went to 3D DXF.  BUT,  if I didn't have Rhino, I woulnd't have been able to do this? Because I can't import an IGES into DWG Editor.  Is there a way to make this a Solidworks specific solution through DWG EDitor, will it read IGES? Thanks again to all.

RE: Can I make a Solidworks part to 3d DXF? Want to take it into RISA.

Probably not if you haven't found away yet with what you have available in only SW and DWG editor.

Regards,

Scott Baugh, CSWP
3DVision Technologies

www.3dvisiontech.com
www.scottjbaugh.com
FAQ731-376
FAQ559-716 - SW Fora Users

RE: Can I make a Solidworks part to 3d DXF? Want to take it into RISA.

(OP)
Thanks Sbaugh and all I finally came to a solution thanks to your help.  Best.

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