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Coordinate Data Entry in Solidworks

Coordinate Data Entry in Solidworks

Coordinate Data Entry in Solidworks

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I would like to enter 2 dimensional coordinate data into s/works to create a sketch for extrusion / lofting. Does anyone have any suggestions as to a way to do this? I have tried importing all types of ASCII files (Windows Notepad), such as *.igs, *.vda, and the like, but to no avail.

RE: Coordinate Data Entry in Solidworks

I'm assuming you have a curve you wish to import.

Your data can be saved in a text file, it would look something like this:

       1,1,1
       1,3,1
       3,3,1
       1,3,1

Use the INSERT / CURVE / CURVE THROUGH FREE POINTS command and browse to your text file.

Also, excel spreadsheets, saved in a "tab delimited" text file format will also import the same way.

Good Luck

RE: Coordinate Data Entry in Solidworks

(OP)
Thank You Thank You Thank You Thank You
It works beautifully.

Cheers

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