Copy and paste from .dwg to sketch 1

[tchrisjones]

I have a complex PC board silkscreen in ACAD as a .dwg or .dxf that would take days to redraw. I would like to copy the cad data and "paste" it onto a model of the PC board using the geometry in the silkscreen to orient it to the model. If I can't do it within the part itself I am not opposed to doing it as an assembly. I would like to stay away from creating a picture of it and inserting the .bmp.

Ideas ?

 

[fredericmenage]

Hello,

Try open your dwg file in a dft file (make sure the units are correct in 'Options'). Then double-click on one geometry to 'draw in the view'. Select the geometries you want to copy (window select). Click 'Copy' or press Ctrl + 'C'.
Open a new or existing part or assembly file. Create or edit a sketch (or the profile of a profile based feature). Click Ctrl + 'V' or 'Paste'.

NB1: You can use the move command to reposition the geometry.
NB2: You can use the relationship assistant to place automatic constraints and dimensions on the pasted geometries.
NB3: There is also a command 'Create3D' in the 'Tools' menu of the draft environment. You can also try that.

I hope this helps.

Fred

 

[tchrisjones]

Thanks for the tip. It worked great!