Importing a parasolid file into Solidworks

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Importing a parasolid file into Solidworks

jerry1423 (Mechanical)

(OP)

11 Oct 18 14:59

I am using SolidWorks 2016, and am returning to working on it after being off it for several years.
Can a parasolid file be imported directly into an existing SolidWorks model file ?

Jerry J.
UGV5-NX11

SBaugh (Mechanical) · Answer 1 · 2018-10-17 13:07:41

Honestly, this question should have been in forum559: DASSAULT: SOLIDWORKS 3D Design.

But to answer your question: No, you have to open the Parasolid file and save it as a part\assembly and then you can either insert it into a part (if its a part) or if the Parasolid opens as an assembly you can insert your part\assembly into the Parasolid assy or make a new assembly and insert both into the new file.

Hope that answers your question.

Scott Baugh, CSWP pc2

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Evapar
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