Call up Pro/E files in SolidWorks

[TroyCDH]

As a SolidWorks CAD designer, I want to remind (inform) people that most of the part files available for Pro/E will open in SolidWorks just fine. No need to spend time creating most of the 3D parts.

Just download the Pro/E files (from FIRST's site) to your computer, open SolidWorks, and do a file open and ensure it is looking for *.* Then you will see all of the Pro/E files. It will do a quick file conversion. It will ask for features or body. Features is more robust but usually not needed. I suggest "body" unless you plan on changing a CAD file. For purchased, off the shelf, parts we usually have no need to change dimensions.

Troy

Mentor--SolidWorks user since 2003--CSWA