Importing Solidworks Files

[sg20]

Can anyone tell me a way to import a Solidworks file. Thanks in advance for your help.

 

[aardvarkdw]

I believe transmagic will read a .sldprt and output a .ipt but it is not a cheap program. Otherwise you can export the file from SW as a SAT or STEP.

David

 

[sg20]

Thanks David.

 

[matherjd]

I would use STEP (*.stp) output. If you use ACIS (*.sat) make sure to click Options in SWX and set as v7.

You could also try this new translator for Parasolid files from SWX.

http://labs.autodesk.com/

Autodesk Inventor Certified Expert
Certified SolidWorks Professional

 

[BOPman]

Also, make sure it exports as a solid body. If not you won't be able to mate to it.

 

[Panzer1970]

Switch to Solidworks you would be much happier