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Can SOLIDWORKS open Parasolid files?

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Can SOLIDWORKS open Parasolid files?

The Parasolid translator imports Parasolid text files or binary files as SOLIDWORKS documents. The Parasolid translator imports files with the extension .

What is a Parasolid file in SOLIDWORKS?

The Parasolid translator exports SOLIDWORKS part or assembly documents as Parasolid text files or binary files. Binary files are smaller than text files, but binary files are not supported in some target applications.

What files can SOLIDWORKS import?

SolidWorks supported native or neutral formats are IGES, DXF, DWG, STEP, ACIS, STL, Parasolid, PDF, VDA.

How do I open a Parasolid file in Autocad?

In the Import File dialog box, in the Files of type box, select (*. x_b, *. x_t). Find and select the Parasolid file you want to import, or enter the name of the Parasolid file at File Name.

Can Creo open Parasolid?

You can import Parasolid parts and assemblies and export Creo parts and assemblies to the Parasolid format. You can use profiles for the import and export tasks. Import and export log files are automatically generated in the working directory when the respective tasks are complete.

How do I import a Parasolid file into Autocad?

  1. Click Insert tab Import panel Import. At the Command prompt, enter import.
  2. In the Import File dialog box, in the Files of type box, select (*. x_b, *.
  3. Find and select the Parasolid file you want to import, or enter the name of the Parasolid file at File Name.
  4. Click Open.
  5. Click OK.

How do I import into SOLIDWORKS?

  1. Click File > Open.
  2. Select SolidWorks Part (*.
  3. Select a part or assembly file from the list of files displayed.
  4. Select Import in the File Open dialog box.
  5. Retain the import profile in use or select an import profile from the Profile list.

Can SOLIDWORKS open CAD files?

You can use the Open dialog box to open a third-party native CAD file in the SOLIDWORKS software.

How do I import a Parasolid into Inventor?

Select the check box to save the assembly and part files in Autodesk Inventor format during the import process. Choose where to save the components from the drop-down menu….Parasolid Import Options dialog box

  1. Set the Files of type to *. x_b or *. x_t.
  2. Select or browse to the file.
  3. Click Options.

What files can SolidWorks import?

The user must decide which option will be best depending on how the data will be used. STEP files can be imported as either part files or assembly files. If the file will contain multiple bodies, SOLIDWORKS will import it as a multi-body part by default.

How to import SolidWorks files?

Import the Solidworks file directly into AutoCAD. On the command line in AutoCAD, type IMPORT. In the Import File dialog window, click the Files of type drop-down menu and select Solidworks (*.prt; *.sldprt; *.asm; *sldasm). Find and select the Solidworks file and click Open. Note: After this step, the import is complete.

Can SolidWorks open stp files?

Step 1: Start SolidWorks. Step 2: Click File Menu and choose Open. Step 3: Change file of type to Step AP203/214. Step 4: Now browse to location where the step file is. In mine case it is on desktop. Step 5: Double click the file and it is opened. An import Diagnostics dialogue is displayed.

What file types does SolidWorks support?

2D Image Formats JPEG Files TIFF Files (*.tif) GIF

  • Lower Accuracy Formats/Visualization Only Highly Compressed Graphics Files (Catia Compressed Graphics) VRML Files (*.wrl) (web pages) HSF or HOOPS Files (stream to web pages) 3D XML Files (Used by free
  • 3D Printing/Rapid Prototyping (Exporting) AMF (3D printing export) STL Files (*.stl)

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