Point Cloud in SW
Point Cloud in SW
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Does anyone know how to import a set of points into solid works, like what format do the points need to be in?
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The data is a .txt file that is tab delimited.
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http://solidworks.cad.de/mm_24.htm
Gen3DPointCloud.swp will import 3D points which can then be used to make Surface-Planer, or a myriad of other uses, I would guess.
Although creating Planes and Inserting Surfaces for my application was a bit tedious, it worked better than I thought.
(If someone knows how to Insert these Surfaces automatically, let me know)
Excel generates the points which are then selected as X,Y,Z values only and pasted into a *.txt file
The Macro is Run, the *.txt file selected and then the points appear in your model.
At first I couldn't figure out how to get the Macro installed on my computer.... look at the upper-right hand corner of the web-page and use the tiny little 'download zip' button.
Place this in the MACRO folder of SW. Dont forget to Un-zip if your system doesnt automatically do this.
In order to use it, you have to click on Tools>Macros>Run, then select Gen3DPointCloud.swp
A window will pop up and you fill in the blanks as stated above.
(Even tho' the file may be listed under previous Runs, I found that it won't execute if selected in that manner.)
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