5 Replies Latest reply on Nov 20, 2017 12:37 PM by Alexander Schwartz

Alias Surface to Solidworks Solid

Alexander Schwartz Nov 17, 2017 11:50 AM

Hi,

I am trying to convert Alias models which are surfaces- into Solidworks parts (solids). I was able to export the models as .obj's from the Solidworks Visualizer and save as a part files. But when I go to edit the surfaces- no options are available to edit with.

I attached an example-

Any insight would be greatly appreciated!

Head.mtl.zip 213 bytes
Head.obj.zip 1.8 MB
Head.SLDPRT.zip 2.3 MB

Re: Alias Surface to Solidworks Solid

Alexander Schwartz Nov 19, 2017 5:24 AM (in response to Alexander Schwartz)

The parts are all 1 shell 0 boundaries.
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Re: Alias Surface to Solidworks Solid

Paul Salvador Nov 19, 2017 5:55 PM (in response to Alexander Schwartz)
..in Alias, you should have a option to save or export as IGES or STEP?

..this is what imports, minus the screw (too data intensive.. so, scaled screenshot, scaled and rotated)... btw, have no idea what the scale is?

Headr.zip 585.4 KB
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- Re: Alias Surface to Solidworks Solid
  
  Alexander Schwartz Nov 20, 2017 7:03 AM (in response to Paul Salvador)
  
  Hi Paul,
  
  Thanks for the reply -
  
  That big part with the screw should not be in there.
  
  So yes- I was able to export what I needed as STEP and then import into Solidworks.
  
  The issue I have now is that the model is broken into a million small triangles. What would be the best way to handle this new issue? Knitting does not seem to be working.
  
  Mole Head WIP.SLDPRT.zip 4.6 MB
  
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    Paul Salvador Nov 20, 2017 12:30 PM (in response to Alexander Schwartz)
    
    Alexander,.. well...use what I have, it's one body (surface) but not a bunch of facets.. (attached parasolid)
    
    Headr0.zip 173.3 KB
    
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      Alexander Schwartz Nov 20, 2017 12:37 PM (in response to Paul Salvador)
      
      Hi Paul,
      
      Thanks so much. You have been very helpful!
      
      Alex
      
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