Sharing a 3D Model with Linux
Sharing a 3D Model with Linux
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Because of the language barrier, I need to share an injection molded part with a tool designer for him to look at. So far, dimensioned drawings have not been enough. He is running Linux, and does not have any 3D solid design software, so IGES and STEP files are out of the question. I would like some way to publish it to the web. I might just have to get an SLA made and ship it up to him.
Does anyone have any experience with this sort of situation?
Suggestions appreciated.
Thanks
Does anyone have any experience with this sort of situation?
Suggestions appreciated.
Thanks






RE: Sharing a 3D Model with Linux
A bigger question in my mind would be how you would ever have any comfort level in the accuracy of the mold if 2D drawings aren't sufficient and you can't exchange 3D data. How is the part geometry going to get translated to the steel???
RE: Sharing a 3D Model with Linux
He may be very good at what he does, but the fact he is using Linux and has no 3D capabilities, tells me he is a cheap-skating geek, and would make me suspicious of what else he may be cheap-skating on.
RE: Sharing a 3D Model with Linux
DWG, DXF, EPS, PS, and PDF are 2D formats that are very usable on both platforms (both have good free viewing and exporting tools).
3D is a different story... I know of no popular 3D CAD formats included in mainstream distro's. Hmm, now I think of it, he could be running UGS NX5...
Stefan Hamminga
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RE: Sharing a 3D Model with Linux
Joe Hasik, CSWP
SW 08 x64, SP 3.0
Dell T3400
Intel Core2 Quad
Q6700 2.66 GHz
3.93 GB RAM
NVIDIA Quadro FX 4600
RE: Sharing a 3D Model with Linux
Stefan, I have tried getting the details across in dxf, but 2d is not enough.
DekkerDesign, I am using Solidworks 2007. It probably does not save it as 3d.
RE: Sharing a 3D Model with Linux
Joe Hasik, CSWP
SW 08 x64, SP 3.0
Dell T3400
Intel Core2 Quad
Q6700 2.66 GHz
3.93 GB RAM
NVIDIA Quadro FX 4600
RE: Sharing a 3D Model with Linux
Thanks agian for the help. This a great forum.
RE: Sharing a 3D Model with Linux
RE: Sharing a 3D Model with Linux
http://sourceforge.net/projects/brlcad/
Stefan Hamminga
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