Field CAD models

[mplanchard]

Here is a very light weight CAD Surface Model of the 2011 FRC Field for LogoMotion.

This reduces the model size from Megabytes to Kilobytes and is easier to manipulate as a single part. You cant change the field.

A student sent me a parasolid file and I imported the data into SolidWorks The directions on how to extract faces of an assembly and make them into a single part is located below.

http://blogs.solidworks.com/teacher/...otion-tm-.html

I also provided the link to obtain the light weight field model file as a 3D surface for ProE, Inventor and other file formats.

When dealing with large assemblies and school computers you want to work with as light weight models as possible.

I regret that we cannot import ProE Wildfire 5/Creo directly into SolidWorks 2010-2011. However, if the file is exported into a neutral file format 1. Parasolid (first choice), 2. STEP, 3, IGES, we do just fine. You would have to add the weight of the component into the Assembly Mass Properties window.

If their is a CAD model you need in native SolidWorks format let me know and I will do my best to create it in a timely manner.

But my recommendation is for the kop, check to see if they were included in the 2010kop we did, located inside of SolidWorks Design Library, to import only the files you really need, add the weight to the imported models. Then move on to your value added - your design of the arm, gripper, and other important elements.

Marie