Ducting add in
Ducting add in
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Does anybody hava an add in package for ducting for solidworks. I have been offered a job using Cad-duct which is an add in software package for Autocad.
I am thinking why go there, if I can do the same thing in solidworks. Now I know I can build my own library of parts to use in assemblies. But why re-invent the wheel?
B.E.
I am thinking why go there, if I can do the same thing in solidworks. Now I know I can build my own library of parts to use in assemblies. But why re-invent the wheel?
B.E.






RE: Ducting add in
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RE: Ducting add in
I was afraid of that. I guess I am going to have to use brand X
B.E.
RE: Ducting add in
Chris
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RE: Ducting add in
I used the weldment features to create profiles of different baseboard moldings awhile back and it worked great.
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Jon
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Solidworks 2006 SP0.0
RE: Ducting add in
As I said in my first post I can create a library of parts,I just did not want to do it, if someone already had.
B.E.
RE: Ducting add in
If you're looking for a "Routing" type module, obviously that would involve some serious time ... unless the Routing module itself could be easily customized. ????
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RE: Ducting add in
The main requirement for this task is to draw the transformation pieces i.e. square to round, intersections,reducers etc., the height width tubes are a no brainer. Yes the parts have to be flattened. The output of the drawing is fed to an estimator for cost control, and to a cnc plasma torch or lazer cutter for fabrication. and of course as you already know the estimator wants a drawing, the CNC machine would prefer the raw output from the model. At present I am using a program called CAM works which works with Solid works to seamlessly produce a Cam output for the CNC machine. As I said I can do this.
I was just trying to avoid the work and your cannon.The company that wants the work done is using Cad-Duct I was trying to do it with what I have.
B.E.
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RE: Ducting add in
Jason
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