2 Replies Latest reply on Mar 15, 2016 4:54 PM by Felix T.

Opening a step file with a solid part and wireframe data. The wireframe doesnt show up?

Michelle Leyvas Mar 14, 2016 6:19 PM

I mainly design in Catia (V5-6R2015). I created a solid model with wireframe text. I need to save it out as a PDF for viewing but our Catia doesn't support it, so I saved it out as a Step file to open it in Solidworks (since I can export out a PDF model from Solidworks). When I open the Step file in Solidworks I don't see the wireframe text.?

Is there a setting I need to change? I opened the step file in Catia and can see the wireframe text so I know it's there.

Re: Opening a step file with a solid part and wireframe data. The wireframe doesnt show up?

Richard Gergely Mar 14, 2016 10:39 PM (in response to Michelle Leyvas)

You need to set the import options with 3d curves or sketches ticked on in solidworks.
Sometimes the cures come in badly from Catia though I will warn you in advanced. Whether that is Catia's fault or Solidworks I don't know.
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Re: Opening a step file with a solid part and wireframe data. The wireframe doesnt show up?

Felix T. Mar 15, 2016 4:54 PM (in response to Michelle Leyvas)

I think that you have too many steps. The more steps you have to export your files, the more risk of data loss there will be...
You should try to convert directly your CATIA V5 files to 3DPDF with this software. You can request a trial by creating an account on the website.
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