SOLIDWORKS: Importing Geometry From Other Applications

Learn how to import foreign geometry into SOLIDWORKS and leverage it in your designs.

Introduction

• Welcome
• Using the exercise files

1. Imported Geometry

• Imported geometry sources
• Different versions of SOLIDWORKS files
• Opening older versions of SOLIDWORKS files
• Opening newer versions of SOLIDWORKS files

2. Working with 3D Geometry

• Importing 3D geometry
• Searching for imported geometry
• Explanation of IGES files and limitations
• Importing an IGES file
• Explanation of STEP files and limitations
• Importing a STEP file
• Explanation of Parasolid files and limitations
• Importing a Parasolid file
• Explanation of STL files and limitations
• Importing an STL file
• Saving as a part or assembly using FeatureWorks
• Solid body vs. surface body management

3. Working with 2D Geometry

• Importing 2D geometry
• Importing DWG and DXF files into parts
• Importing DWG and DXF files to create drawings

4. Exporting from SOLIDWORKS

• Exporting 3D geometry in SOLIDWORKS
• Exporting 2D geometry in SOLIDWORKS
• Exporting sheet metal geometry in SOLIDWORKS

Conclusion

• Next steps