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Can SW06 import an Inventor assembly file?

Can SW06 import an Inventor assembly file?

Can SW06 import an Inventor assembly file?

(OP)
Hi Folks,

I think that I know the answer to this one but want to check in with everyone to be sure.  SW06 can open Inventor part files but there is not any option for assembly files.  Is this correct?  If so, is there any work-around?  

Please pardon the fact that I am blissfully unaware of any of the specifics regarding Inventor (other than it is an Autodesk product).  ;)

Best regards,

Chris Gervais
Application Engineeer
CADD Edge

RE: Can SW06 import an Inventor assembly file?

only Inventor parts you can tell by open and change open type and find that it's not in the list.

YOu might look at some type of translator programs like formatworks... not sure if they support that or not, but its worth a try.

Regards,

Scott Baugh, CSWP
www.scottjbaugh.com
FAQ731-376

RE: Can SW06 import an Inventor assembly file?

That's correct, SWx can open an *.ipt file but not an *iam.

I would export the Inventor assembly as a iges, or Step.  I doubt exports to parasolid.

Does anybody know what Kernal Inventor uses?

Best Regards,

Heckler
Sr. Mechanical Engineer
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RE: Can SW06 import an Inventor assembly file?

(OP)
Heckler,

I was under the impression that Autodesk was still using the ACIS kernel.  I don't know that for certain though.

Thanks for the feedback.

Best regards,

Chris Gervais
Application Engineeer
CADD Edge

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