Import dxf model to swx2003
Import dxf model to swx2003
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Hi
I'm having major problems importing a dxf model into sw2003. Basically, I use File/Open then find the desired dxf file. Hit open and I am presented with the DXF/DWG Import - Drawing Layer Mapping screen. Fine so far. Hit Import to Part then Zoom to fit and voila the model is as it is supposed to be. So, I hit next, then change the units to millimetres(but that shouldnt affect the model, right?). OK, I can still see the model in the preview window but then I go finish and this is where it goes awry.
All I have is an open sketch, nothing in the feature tree whatsover. When I close the Sketch it disappears. I've tried altering the settings in the import window but I'm no better off.
Is there someting I'm missing here?
Please help tipsters!!!
I'm having major problems importing a dxf model into sw2003. Basically, I use File/Open then find the desired dxf file. Hit open and I am presented with the DXF/DWG Import - Drawing Layer Mapping screen. Fine so far. Hit Import to Part then Zoom to fit and voila the model is as it is supposed to be. So, I hit next, then change the units to millimetres(but that shouldnt affect the model, right?). OK, I can still see the model in the preview window but then I go finish and this is where it goes awry.
All I have is an open sketch, nothing in the feature tree whatsover. When I close the Sketch it disappears. I've tried altering the settings in the import window but I'm no better off.
Is there someting I'm missing here?
Please help tipsters!!!






RE: Import dxf model to swx2003
RE: Import dxf model to swx2003
RE: Import dxf model to swx2003
It might be a bad file, even though your seeing the preview it doesn't mean that's exactly what's going to come out when you click finish. Try getting another DXF file.
Have you tried it on a different machine to rule out your machine vs. the file?
Regards,
Scott Baugh, CSWP


http://www.3dvisiontech.com
http://www.scottjbaugh.com
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RE: Import dxf model to swx2003
Do you know where can I get service pack 5 from? I've managed to use the dxf file in other software, rhino for example and no problems there. Any suggestions?.
RE: Import dxf model to swx2003
RE: Import dxf model to swx2003
RE: Import dxf model to swx2003
Actually, the viewer is a pay-per-translation translator, but the viewing is free.
RE: Import dxf model to swx2003
Well, I'm still having some trouble with this opening a dxf file into solidworks. Nothing is hidden and I can get the file from dxf into stl format with all surfaces etc, but obviously its not editable. Weird thing is that it opens fine as a model in AutoCAD 2002 - it seems it just doesnt want to export! Has anyone got any other ideas how I might complete this export?
RE: Import dxf model to swx2003
Don't know if anybody took you up on your "send the file" request, but I will look at it. Keep in mind that this does not mean I know how to fix it, but you never know. Maybe my gray matter has some little bit of knowledge in it...?
If you want, send it to webmaster@okswugdelete.com with the "delete" (of course)...
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Mr. Pickles
RE: Import dxf model to swx2003
Ive tried emailing to the address you supplied above but with no joy. (I'd really appreciate your looking at the file.) Do I need to send it to that exact address - I dont quite understand the 'with the "delete" ' part??
Regards
RE: Import dxf model to swx2003
RE: Import dxf model to swx2003
The last part of the email address listed would be okswug.com instead of okswugdelete.com
Not trying to make it hard, just trying to eliminate spammers from scanning for addresses.
Therefore: webmaster at okswug.com
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Mr. Pickles
RE: Import dxf model to swx2003
1.) opened file in Delcam PS-Exchange to preview data. 14,000+ surface patches in the form of Autocad "Autosolids".
2.) open DXF in SW2003 SP5.0. Message states SW DXF translator does not translate Autosolid entities.
3.) opened DXF in AutoCAD R14. Looks good. Exported to IGES.
4.) opened IGES in SW (type in "IGESOUT" command). Looks great. All solids translated.
Recommendation: Don't use DXF or DWG to transmit solid data. These formats do not translate well.
If you do not have AutoCAD avaialble for retranslation, contact a 3rd party translator to retranslate to parasolid or IGES for you. I recommend http://www.mathdata.com
RE: Import dxf model to swx2003
RE: Import dxf model to swx2003
>>opened DXF in AutoCAD R14. Looks good. Exported to IGES.
The problem there is that I believe Autodesk dropped the IGESOUT feature of AutoCAD in r14 so if you have 2000, 2000i, 2002 or 2004 you're kinda screwed. Glad to see someone else hanging on to old (good) software. r12 DOS ruled! :O)
RE: Import dxf model to swx2003
Old software? I think I still have r12 on floppies...
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Mr. Pickles
RE: Import dxf model to swx2003
RE: Import dxf model to swx2003
If the dxf file does not have the units specified in the file, you need to tell Solidworks before you import the file to your part what the units are.
If you import the part, then change units, the scale may get completely screwed up.
RE: Import dxf model to swx2003
If you can show a regression between SW01+ and SW03 DXF importation then you should send that to your VAR. Because SW03 Import of DXF and DWG has been improved. Also try it in SW04 to make sure that the problems you are seeing are not already fixed in 04.
Regards,
Scott Baugh, CSWP


http://www.3dvisiontech.com
http://www.scottjbaugh.com
FAQ731-376