Can I import 3D drwaing from AutoCAD and have it as 3D model still ?
Can I import 3D drwaing from AutoCAD and have it as 3D model still ?
(OP)
I am trying to import a 3D drawing from AutoCAD 2007 in SolidWorks but it imports it as a 2D drawing and not a 3D that i can edit or extrude any parts of it.
Can I also import a normal 2D drawing and extrude parts of it as if it was drawn in SolidWorks ?
When i import or open a DWG file or dxf it opens it outside the sheet, Am i doing something wrong ? someone told me to export the drawing from AutoCAD as .SAT but i couldn't do that.
Thank you
Philippe
Can I also import a normal 2D drawing and extrude parts of it as if it was drawn in SolidWorks ?
When i import or open a DWG file or dxf it opens it outside the sheet, Am i doing something wrong ? someone told me to export the drawing from AutoCAD as .SAT but i couldn't do that.
Thank you
Philippe






RE: Can I import 3D drwaing from AutoCAD and have it as 3D model still ?
Within SolidWorks try:
1. File/Open, search for .dwg
2. Select Import to a new part
3. Select "next", then "next" again.
4. Select box "as 3D curves/model.
Depending on level of detail, it may take time to generate model.
Chris
SolidWorks/PDMWorks 08 3.1
AutoCAD 06/08
ctopher's home (updated Apr 30, 2008)
RE: Can I import 3D drwaing from AutoCAD and have it as 3D model still ?
RE: Can I import 3D drwaing from AutoCAD and have it as 3D model still ?
My info is rather dated (2000i vs 2007) but I thought if it might help....
Harold
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RE: Can I import 3D drwaing from AutoCAD and have it as 3D model still ?
acisout
RE: Can I import 3D drwaing from AutoCAD and have it as 3D model still ?
Chris
SolidWorks/PDMWorks 08 3.1
AutoCAD 06/08
ctopher's home (updated Apr 30, 2008)
RE: Can I import 3D drwaing from AutoCAD and have it as 3D model still ?
Colin Fitzpatrick (aka Macduff)
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RE: Can I import 3D drwaing from AutoCAD and have it as 3D model still ?
I tried but everytime i click on ACisout after i select the drawing, it does nothing, it's not asking to save it as to give it a name.
I tried to go to ACisout first and then select the entity but same thing happens, as if i am selecting nothing
regards
Philippe