slddrw file with no external reerences
slddrw file with no external reerences
(OP)
A customer sent me a slddrw file. I can open it up in view-only mode no problem......when I go to open it up in view/edit mode I receive an error saying sldprt-file-not-found. It shows the file in preview mode, but when I open it, the views aren't visible.
Can I create a solid model from this? (reverse)
Can I access the data?
Can I save it as a dxf/igs etc....and import the file
into mastercam?
Thank you in advance.....Ken
Can I create a solid model from this? (reverse)
Can I access the data?
Can I save it as a dxf/igs etc....and import the file
into mastercam?
Thank you in advance.....Ken






RE: slddrw file with no external reerences
The sender needs to send all referenced documents. The simplest way is for them to open the file in SW, select "File --> Find References" and pick "Copy files" to copy all referenced files to a new directory for subsequent "packaging and delivery".
The sender could also make an eDrawing.
If all that is needed is a "print", I usually send a PDF. This also works well as a reality check to ensure the receiver gets all of the information.
RE: slddrw file with no external reerences
Get in touch with whomever sent you this file and as for the models to be forwarded to you.
Chris Gervais
Sr. Mechanical Designer
Lytron Corp.
RE: slddrw file with no external reerences
ken
RE: slddrw file with no external reerences
Soap box! Soap box!!! I find that we tend to use the term "CAD drawing" a lot when we really mean a "CAD model". Specially those of us using certain systems or those who have been in CAD a long time and used older type systems. It leads to much misunderstanding and wasted time, simple though it might be. I find that this happens with curtomers and vendors a lot. We all need to get much more precise. I always ask exactly what is required in detail and make sure that I understand first time and I am giving them (or getting) what they really want and the most appropriate file format for the source and target systems.
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RE: slddrw file with no external reerences
Can you please elaborate on how I can use the 2d data that I did receive?
Thank You,
Ken
RE: slddrw file with no external reerences
RE: slddrw file with no external reerences
Ken
RE: slddrw file with no external reerences
Receiving a View Only file means exactly that, you can only view it. There's no file geometry you can use. I'm not even sure you can save it as a JPG. But, if you can, you might be able to convert it, then Instert Picture in SW, and re-trace the image with sketches... but it seems like a lot of work. I'd just request new files from your customer.
MadMango
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RE: slddrw file with no external reerences
As you already know, it is not possible to export using any save-as type options.
It is still possible to print. You may be able to print to postscript or PDF (i.e. with PDF995, available at www.pdf995.com ), and then convert the postscript or PDF to DXF/DWG. This is possible with Hijaak or GhostScript (I have not had the best luck with GhostScript and DXF). Even if it looks right, be sure to inspect results closely.
Hijaak is a must-have for anyone reading graphic data into CAD.