10 Replies Latest reply on Jan 31, 2011 3:15 PM by Dougal Hiscock

convert to parrasolid

Brian Ramsay Jan 28, 2011 5:00 PM

Hi iam looking for a covertor to convert solidworks 2010 files to a format i can open in solidworks 2009.

Basicaly i have designs and drawings i have done in solidworks 2010 but i have started working for a new company and only have solidworks 2009. I looking for anyway i can convert these files so i can open them in solidworks 2009 i know i can open them in the parrasolid format but loose the edit feature.

Any help and suggestions would be great thanks.

Re: convert to parrasolid

Troy Peterson Jan 28, 2011 5:21 PM (in response to Brian Ramsay)

If you have FeatureWorks in 2009 you can get the parasolids files back to being parametric.
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  Brian Ramsay Jan 28, 2011 6:04 PM (in response to Troy Peterson)
  
  Hi Troy
  I dont think i have that, i have only got solidworks 2009 standard licence.
  Is there anyway eles i can get round this as i realy need to open and view all of my work.
  Thanks.
  
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    Troy Peterson Jan 28, 2011 6:09 PM (in response to Brian Ramsay)
    
    Currently the only way to view newer files in older versions is to saveas a neutral file then import non-intelligent file into older version. No way around it........
    
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      Brian Ramsay Jan 28, 2011 6:17 PM (in response to Troy Peterson)
      
      Hi Troy
      
      I was hoping there might be a convertor program available somewhere ?
      This is a real pain that solidworks does this i suppose its another way to grab money for updates and high subscription - support contracts which in the current encomy allot of companies just cant afford.
      Thanks for your help.
      
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Re: convert to parrasolid

Dougal Hiscock Jan 28, 2011 6:48 PM (in response to Brian Ramsay)

Do you still have access to SW2010? You will need that to open your files and save them as parasolids/STEP/IGES or any other neutral format. I don't know of a way to preserve your drawings.

Yes this is a continual source of frustration for solidworks users. Whenever I "upgrade" to a new release I archive all my old files in the old formats. So if I need to work on sw2008 with someone I still have all my parts and drawings from those days in that format.
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  Brian Ramsay Jan 28, 2011 7:11 PM (in response to Dougal Hiscock)
  
  Hi Dougal
  
  Unfortunatly i dont have access to solidworks 2010 anymore.
  Thats a good idea to save and convert files before upgrade i will remember that one.
  Yeah its a nightmare i cant think of anyway round this ?
  Thanks for your help.
  
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    Deepak Gupta Jan 31, 2011 2:17 AM (in response to Brian Ramsay)
    
    You may use e-drawing to view the files if required.
    
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      Brian Ramsay Jan 31, 2011 2:11 PM (in response to Deepak Gupta)
      
      Do i need to download e-drawings 2010 to open solidworks 2010 files.
      I have e-drawings 2009 and tryed to open solidworks 2010 files that dos not work.
      Thanks
      
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        Deepak Gupta Jan 31, 2011 2:55 PM (in response to Brian Ramsay)
        
        Yes you can install the e-drawing 2010 but please note that you'll be able to view the files only.
        
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Re: convert to parrasolid

Dougal Hiscock Jan 31, 2011 3:15 PM (in response to Brian Ramsay)

I run solidworks 2009 and also have Rhino. Rhino can open solidworks files and solidworks can open rhino files.

I just opened a simple two piece sw2010 model in rhino, saved it as a 3dm (rhino) file and opened that in solidworks. It comes through as dumb solids but appears completely clean without the part lines which appear on other exported and reimported files.

I still don't have a solution for your drawings though.
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