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Transfering autoCAD into a Solid Edge sketch

Transfering autoCAD into a Solid Edge sketch

Transfering autoCAD into a Solid Edge sketch

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Does anyone know if it is possible to import autoCAD geometry into a Solid Edge part as a sketch?

RE: Transfering autoCAD into a Solid Edge sketch

You can open the DWG in draft and copy/paste from there.

RE: Transfering autoCAD into a Solid Edge sketch

Yes, or you can open an AutoCAD in draft, and then use the create3D function in the Tools menu. -This enables you to swiftly import left,right and top view as sketches in the part.

RE: Transfering autoCAD into a Solid Edge sketch

Hi,

I've created an IR (#5353570) with UGS asking for an 'import dxf' command in the sketch environment though.

Just in case anybody is interested to join me in this request.

This is because it would save time not to have to go through the draft when handling huge dxf files.

Fred

RE: Transfering autoCAD into a Solid Edge sketch

Hi,

The ER (enhancement request) reference you should use if you call UGS is #5048214.

Fred

RE: Transfering autoCAD into a Solid Edge sketch

If you follow the tutorials, there is one step that is omitted.

Open your file with SE as an AutoCAd drawing. Select whatever DFT template you prefer, it doesn't matter. Right click on the file and set the drawing scale to 1:1. Then right click once again and click {Draw in View} and close that dialog box. Go the Tools drop down menu and click Create 3D and draw a box around the items you want to create as a sketch in part mode. Then click finish and a part file with your new sketch is opened and there you go.

RE: Transfering autoCAD into a Solid Edge sketch

Fred,
Sounds like a good enhancement for small files but I don't really think it would be advisable to import huge dxf files straight into a sketch. A big/complex sketch can really slow you down.
I normally filter out/delete loads of stuff before copying and pasting from draft into a sketch or using the Create 3D command.

bc

RE: Transfering autoCAD into a Solid Edge sketch

I agree with you beachcomber. I do the same thing.

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