3D x,y,z data import
3D x,y,z data import
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Is it possible to import a 3D point "cloud" into solidworks? I initially want to only be able to visualize the data, but I would eventually like to be able to fit surfaces to the points and then ultimately build solids using those surfaces.
Anybody have any ideas?
Steve
Anybody have any ideas?
Steve






RE: 3D x,y,z data import
RE: 3D x,y,z data import
I developed a macro that do this kind of thing. But this API tool isn´t generic, it works just with some kind of digitalized files. I developed it for a SW Client, once I work for a SW reseller.
Just to help you... could you send me the digitalized file??
I hope it can helps.
MHendler
RE: 3D x,y,z data import
Send me your email address and I will send you a file. I have a few different purposes for needing this capability. One is for visualization only. The more complex one is for taking a point cloud and fitting a surface to it.
Stoker, I checked out ShapeWorks and while it looks quite cool, they say the capability to import "cloud of points" data is "coming soon"!!!
Thanks,
Steve
RE: 3D x,y,z data import
Point Cloud from File - This macro/script reads in a table of xyz points from a space, tab, or comma delimited txt file and plots the points into one 3D sketch. It could also be used to create a 3D spline.
Note, access to this requires subscription support.
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