problem with greating dwg 2D to 3D
problem with greating dwg 2D to 3D
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I am in the middle of converting from Solid Edge to the world of Solid works for a job opportunity I have been practicing with Solid works but have found some problems.
I have imported a 2D .dwg profile into solid works part and I just figured I could select certain profile sketches and create a base and use the exsisting sketches as references for cutouts, etc.... It so happens that it doesn't work out that way (like Solid Edge) any advice on creating a milti dimensional profile part (I have gone through the tutorials and they proved to be no help)
also, Does SolidWorks have object snaps similar to AutoCad? such as mid point, end point???? etc.
Lastly, is there a way to create a sketch and then "project it to another plane??
Thanks in advance,
EMC
I have imported a 2D .dwg profile into solid works part and I just figured I could select certain profile sketches and create a base and use the exsisting sketches as references for cutouts, etc.... It so happens that it doesn't work out that way (like Solid Edge) any advice on creating a milti dimensional profile part (I have gone through the tutorials and they proved to be no help)
also, Does SolidWorks have object snaps similar to AutoCad? such as mid point, end point???? etc.
Lastly, is there a way to create a sketch and then "project it to another plane??
Thanks in advance,
EMC






RE: problem with greating dwg 2D to 3D
In SW, you do have some of the snap feedback. When you select a point, it's the point. You can also create associations between a midpoint of a line and a point of another line. It's just formatted differently from ACAD.
Yes, you can also project one sketch to another--check out the curves toolbar. You probably want to project a sketch, as the feature says.
If you're just starting out, I recommend doing all the tutorials completely, then picking a particular project to model and refer to the help for trouble getting what you want. For such a complex program, the help files are very well done.
Good luck.
Jeff Mowry
Industrial Designhaus, LLC
http://www.industrialdesignhaus.com
RE: problem with greating dwg 2D to 3D
This technique works very well when dealing with an imported 2D sketch.
RE: problem with greating dwg 2D to 3D
Also, if you want to use what you have, you can try the "repair sketch" command. This will clean up your sketch, so you can use it for a feature. use this before putting dimension or relations to your sketch. You can find that under the Tools pulldown menu and under sketch tools.
RE: problem with greating dwg 2D to 3D
I beleve what you want to use is the 2d to 3d feature to create a solid from a 3 view 2d drawing. Look in help topic 2d to 3d.
RE: problem with greating dwg 2D to 3D
to avoid overlaping entities from .dwg to SW sketches, u can use Rhino3D V3, in which you can select duplicates (at least).
also beware of using acad splines : SW2003 dont read them...
Good luck
RE: problem with greating dwg 2D to 3D
First from your description, I think you need to go through the SW tutorials and take a class. Fully understand the differences in the modelling approaches of the two systems. Never try to relate a new CADsystem to the methods used by an old one.
Second. I strongly believe it is faster, less painful and more useful in temrs of database strucuture to just 3D model the things from scratch by looking at the old prints if you have no 3D models you can convert.
John Richards Sr. Mech. Engr.
Rockwell Collins Flight Dynamics
There's no place like 127.0.0.1
RE: problem with greating dwg 2D to 3D
My company as many legacy data in ACad. When it's appropriate, we convert this data into SW. I've tried to use 2D to 3D tools from SW,only to quickly find out that we should create the new parts from scratch. ACad data can hide so many problems that it's more productive and safe start all over in SW.
Regards
RE: problem with greating dwg 2D to 3D
One way to locate overlapping stuff in acad is to make your geometry into closed polylines...
Make a Polyline out of your boundaries, and then attempt to CLOSE it. If you see acad draw an extra line from out of the blue, it is showing you where a gap in your geometry is.
if you dont see acad drawing any extra lines, click the newly created CLOSED polyline and make sure all the entities are in there.