Export SW Assy to Pro-E need to export SW Parts as well? 1

[RawheadRex]

Hi Folks,

I just had someone ask me what I think is a really good question. If you're trying to export/save as a SW assembly file to Pro Engineer format, is it also necessary to go through and export/save as every constituent part/sub-assembly as well to send along with the top-level assembly file? I.e. the same as we'd have to do in SolidWorks for someone to view our assembly.

I was talking to a couple of guys and they seemed to think that the part info gets rolled up into the export file. I'm hoping someone can either confirm this or enlighten me a bit as to what happens in this scenario.

Thanks,


Chris Gervais
Application Engineer
CSWP, CSWST

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

The parts are automatically created when "Save as" Pro-E Assy (*.asm) format is used. You do NOT need to save the part files individually.

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Helpful SW websites faq559-520​

How to find answers ... faq559-1091​

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

All parts are created as separate files.
ie. They are not "rolled up" into one file for export.

Also, note that mates are not re-created when the Pro/E assy is opened in either Pro/E or SW.

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Helpful SW websites faq559-520​

How to find answers ... faq559-1091​

 

[RawheadRex]

Thank you CBL! The information was very helpful.

Best regards,


Chris Gervais
Application Engineer
CSWP, CSWST