Stepp files converted to Solidworks
Stepp files converted to Solidworks
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We have received a very very large stepp file from a axle company. We have imported the files through solidworks, but since the files are so big when you go to open the new solidworks file it really bogs down our pc. I was wondering if anyone knew a way of condensing these files or some way of making making them easier to deal with. Thanks






RE: Stepp files converted to Solidworks
Are you able to add more RAM to your system?
What do you need to do with/to the files once they are converted?
If you are just using the axle assy for location or clearance of other parts, look into using the SpeedPak function.
RE: Stepp files converted to Solidworks
RE: Stepp files converted to Solidworks
Colin Fitzpatrick (aka Macduff)
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RE: Stepp files converted to Solidworks
Colin Fitzpatrick (aka Macduff)
Mechanical Designer
Solidworks 2010 SP 3.1
Dell 490 XP Pro SP 2
Xeon CPU 3.00 GHz 3.00 GB of RAM
nVida Quadro FX 3450 512 MB
3D Connexion-SpaceExplorer
RE: Stepp files converted to Solidworks
Colin Fitzpatrick (aka Macduff)
Mechanical Designer
Solidworks 2010 SP 3.1
Dell 490 XP Pro SP 2
Xeon CPU 3.00 GHz 3.00 GB of RAM
nVida Quadro FX 3450 512 MB
3D Connexion-SpaceExplorer
RE: Stepp files converted to Solidworks
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RE: Stepp files converted to Solidworks
RE: Stepp files converted to Solidworks
Is it a single solid body or multi-body solid in the sldprt file?
If multi-body you should be able to push out and shrinkwrap.
Sounds like all you need is a form factor of cylinders - you might just create a drawing and then pull some dimensions to create the simplified dummy level of detail that you need in your assembly.
RE: Stepp files converted to Solidworks
Delete faces and making simple extrusions/lofts should be plenty.
James Spisich
Design Engineer, CSWP
RE: Stepp files converted to Solidworks
RE: Stepp files converted to Solidworks
RE: Stepp files converted to Solidworks
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