SolidWorks to AutoCAD
SolidWorks to AutoCAD
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As a contract engineer, I've seen a lot of goofy things - but not this one... I need to take a bunch of SolidWorks models and convert them to AutoCAD (2000) drawings. I've gone the other way but not backwards. Any ideas? Is converting the SLDDRW file to a DXF the best option? Any help will be appreciated.
Thanks - Dave.
Thanks - Dave.






RE: SolidWorks to AutoCAD
I would use eDrawing or PDF if it is for archive purpose only.
If it is for updating in Acad, I think it is crazy. Unless you are careful, scaling can be a problem.
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RE: SolidWorks to AutoCAD
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RE: SolidWorks to AutoCAD
Yes, you can open a SW dwg and "save as" DXF or DWG.
Chris
Sr. Mechanical Designer, CAD
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RE: SolidWorks to AutoCAD
RE: SolidWorks to AutoCAD
The other option is export your model as an .acis (AutoCAD native format), .stl, or .igs and import into AutoCAD. Then create your drawings in AutoCAD.
RE: SolidWorks to AutoCAD
Do you want the SW DRAWINGS and convert them to ACAD Drawings, or do you want the MODEL and want it in as an ACIS MODEL for ACAD?
Actually, it doesn't matter because Docexport from Lenny's website does it all. If you want the drawings, then you simply pick the ones from a list, and they are all exported.
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Flores
SW 2005 SP 4.0
RE: SolidWorks to AutoCAD
John
RE: SolidWorks to AutoCAD
If you use certain fonts in SW, then in the save-as dialog (after you pick .dwg format) pick options (export options) and change the font to "true type". This has saved us 20 mins per exported dwg. (no longer having to "touch up" the drawing.)