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autocad to pro/e conversion, extruding

autocad to pro/e conversion, extruding

autocad to pro/e conversion, extruding

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I have been given the task of converting a drawing from autoCAD (.dwg) to Pro/E and extruding the parts to make a 3D model.  I am not sure how to convert from a .dwg to a .prt file, can anyone help?  Also, many channels and pipes in the current drawings are just lines with thicknesses.  Does anyone have any idea about how to make lines with thicknesses extrudable?  They are not simple straight lines, but have curves and varying thicknesses.  Any info would be greatly appreciated.  I am new to Pro/E and I am quite clueless.  Thanks.   

RE: autocad to pro/e conversion, extruding

If you're on 2001 you should be OK with the following:
Create a new part
Create an extruded protrusion
In the sketch, pick, Sketch, Data from File
Select the .dwg file
Rotate, scale and place as approriate
Delete off any unwanted sections to get the sketch to regenerate
Complete the feature!

Good luck,

Bruce Jackson
www.jscad.co.uk

RE: autocad to pro/e conversion, extruding

A client would like us to modify his materials on his ProE objects for static prints. We will basically be creating a setting for his objects and materializing them with our 3D apps such as StudioMaxR3, Maya, Lightwave, Bryce, Ulead Cool3D, Amorphium and others. I do not know of a converter for native ProE object files. Does ProE <EXPORT> as .dxf, .vrml(.wrl), .obj, .3ds, .lwo or other 3D formats that I CAN handle in my 3D graphic environment?

RE: autocad to pro/e conversion, extruding

To GoldHorde:

Yes Pro/E can export in the following formats: vrml, obj, step, stl.

-Hora

RE: autocad to pro/e conversion, extruding

Thanks Hora...I can handle all but the <.STEP> appreciate your response time.

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