Pro E/Solidworks communication

[designmu]

Hey guys,
I am getting a product prototyped and I made it in solidworks. The prototyping shop uses pro E. What is the best way and format to get them my product?

Any help would be great since I am just learning.

Thanks

 

[designmu]

I found out sorry for the dumb question.

 

[ctopher]

I'm guessing a Parasolid.
Best to call them and ask what would they prefer.

Chris
Sr. Mechanical Designer, CAD
SolidWorks 05 SP3.1 / PDMWorks 05
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[PDMAdmin]

SolidWorks can save in Pro/E format, but I'm not sure if it will have all the parametric features you would normally find in a Pro/E model. (I'm guessing that it wouldn't.) So if your vendor can accept neutral formats such as Parasolid, it might make sense to go that route, as ctopher said.

 

[ctopher]

designmu,
Not dumb question.
What format did you use?

Chris
Sr. Mechanical Designer, CAD
SolidWorks 05 SP3.1 / PDMWorks 05
ctopher's home site (updated 06-21-05)
FAQ559-1100
FAQ559-716

 

[SBaugh]

It would probably be STEP if it's translated out, but SW can save out to Pro-E - Parts and Assemblies.

Regards,

Scott Baugh, CSWP

http://www.scottjbaugh.com

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