Has anyone had this problem?? I exported a file from Creo as a Parasolid and tried importing it into Solidworks. If there is an ellipse features, it will not allow that Parasolid to import. I get a "Data Invalid" error. I thought it was because of where it was place in relation to the other features in my model. However, I created a single feature of just an ellipse in a new part. Same thing happens. Don't know how to get around this.
The problem originated because the original file didn't export properly as a STP file without changing the accuracy of the part slightly. I was told by our VAR that Solidworks is based of the same kernel platform as a Parasolid so exporting it that way would have been preferred.
Using SW 2017
Hello Brian,.. well, Creo is not based on the parasolid kernel.. but yes, it can export a parasolid file.. so, the translated export accuracy may have been lost then and possibly again (unlikley) with the when imported into SW ((that is, 2 possible translations have occurred)?
Personally, when I did exports from Creo (Pro/e).. the order of good topology outcomes were IGES, STEP and last Parasolid.
Although, the direct open (import) of the Creo (Pro/e) *.prt or *.asm was always getting better.. so, I'd suggest you try the direct open (import) of the Creo (Pro/e) *.prt file.
..also note:.. "3D Interconnect" was added in 2017 so,. that new translator may also help you get a better *.prt read?