Saving as iges
Saving as iges
(OP)
Can you save all configurations at one time with an .iges or do you have to save each individualy?
Is it possible to save all configurations as a "dumb solid" if so how does one do this?
Whats the best file format for sending parts & assy's to our customers? We don't want to send SW files .prt etc.
Is it possible to save all configurations as a "dumb solid" if so how does one do this?
Whats the best file format for sending parts & assy's to our customers? We don't want to send SW files .prt etc.
Grant
Applications Engineer
SW2006 SP 3.0
IBM InteliStation Pro M
P4 3.4 GHz, 2GB RAM
XP Pro SP2.0
NIVIDA Quadro FX 1100






RE: Saving as iges
Dumb solid = Parasolid.
What is the customer going to do with the files?
Helpful SW websites FAQ559-520
How to get answers to your SW questions FAQ559-1091
RE: Saving as iges
Grant
Applications Engineer
SW2006 SP 3.0
IBM InteliStation Pro M
P4 3.4 GHz, 2GB RAM
XP Pro SP2.0
NIVIDA Quadro FX 1100
RE: Saving as iges
Insert the part into an assy, then "Save as" a part, with the outside surfaces only option.
Helpful SW websites FAQ559-520
How to get answers to your SW questions FAQ559-1091
RE: Saving as iges
Basically since there is no one file type that can service all our customer needs and our's. What file type .iges, .step, parasolid etc. in your opinion will cover the majority and import into the major MCAD software. Hopefully that all makes sense.
Grant
Applications Engineer
SW2006 SP 3.0
IBM InteliStation Pro M
P4 3.4 GHz, 2GB RAM
XP Pro SP2.0
NIVIDA Quadro FX 1100
RE: Saving as iges
For different years of SW parasolid is the format of choice, because it is the native format for the geometry engine the SW geometry engine is based upon.
STEP AP214 SolidWorks <=> Inventor worked good for me as well.
Stefan Hamminga
EngIT Solutions
CSWP/Mechanical designer/AI student
RE: Saving as iges
If this is for a website where customers can download from, I suggest making all of the above available. If it's on a personal customer basis, either ask them which they prefer ... or make a ZIP file of all types & let them choose.
Helpful SW websites FAQ559-520
How to get answers to your SW questions FAQ559-1091
RE: Saving as iges
I was hoping there was an easier way. Then having 5 different file types. Our SW parts and Assy's for us and one other file type for anyone to give to customers engineering, sales etc. Guesse thats not possible.
Thanks for your help.
Grant
Applications Engineer
SW2006 SP 3.4
IBM InteliStation Pro M
P4 3.4 GHz, 2GB RAM
XP Pro SP2.0
NIVIDA Quadro FX 1100