Solid Edge Query
Solid Edge Query
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Hi all,
Does anyone know of open source software that will convert Solid Edge draft files into a DXF.
Any help anyone can offer is greatly appreciated.
Kind regards
Otacustes
Does anyone know of open source software that will convert Solid Edge draft files into a DXF.
Any help anyone can offer is greatly appreciated.
Kind regards
Otacustes





RE: Solid Edge Query
Just do a save file as, pull down the file type and dxf is an option.
Hope I understood and this helps.
Ken
RE: Solid Edge Query
I should elaborate a little. What I want to do is to automate the task with a few optional extras and therefore was hoping that there was something out there that gives me the basics of the file structure of a Solid Edge draft file and how o read one.
Thanks
RE: Solid Edge Query
Have you been in touch with GTAC or looked at the SE usergroups hosted by Solid Edge?
You may be able to do it with basic/xml/.net but I wouldn't know where to start.
Ken
RE: Solid Edge Query
the file structure of the usual SE files is unpublished.
But what do mean " ... with a few optional extras". There
is a modified batch.exe flying around (version 5040 I think)
that has lot of capabilities. Otherwise you could use
VB to create you own.
dy
RE: Solid Edge Query
Under program files\solid edge Vxx\Custom\Batch\ there is a program called batch.exe. This program will convert everything in a folder / folder plus sub folders / or single files. All the source code is there to modify it if you need to.
Jim
RE: Solid Edge Query
What I want to do is be able to convert independently without Solid Edge having to be installed.
It must be possible somehow as people like this
http://www.geocities.com/segurucool/download.htm
have a dft viewer that doesn't rely upon Solid Edge being installed!!
Thanks
RE: Solid Edge Query
You used to be able to download the viewer from UGS, or install it from the CD.
To convert the file probably requires a 'save as' so you will need to open solid edge.
bc
RE: Solid Edge Query