Call up Pro/E files in SolidWorks

Technical SolidWorks
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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

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These imported parts may or may not come in with materials.

You can set materials by right-click on the Materials tab in the FeatureManager.

You can also set the exact weight in Tools, MassProperties.

Watch out for little descrepencies with imported geometery, when I imported the AM0204, and set material to Al 5052 I got 1.2 pounds but Andy Mark states it is 1.4. Use a scale for the exact weight.

On thing nice about imported geometry, it makes your assembly model very light weight. Saves time.

Dont spend your time recreating purchased kit parts - you have an arm to design!

Marie