6 Replies Latest reply on May 10, 2011 1:18 PM by Scott McFadden

DWG import to new part - where's the default template?

Carter West May 10, 2011 12:18 PM

I apologize if this question has an answer, I couldn't find it while searching.

Okay, so. I sometimes get a project to import several DWG Autodesk files from 2D and convert them to 3D. I have all my person default templates setup and working beautifully (by the way, if you want a great way to share common templates over many computers not on the same net, use dropbox.com) .

But, I'm at a loss as to what defualt part template the import process uses. I would like to make some changes to streamline the starting of the model.

The question is; where are these files, and what are the names?

Thanks,

Carter

Re: DWG import to new part - where's the default template?

Paul Marsman May 10, 2011 12:20 PM (in response to Carter West)

System Options - Default Templates

The radio buttons at the bottom allow you to prompt or always use those listed.
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  Carter West May 10, 2011 12:31 PM (in response to Paul Marsman)
  
  Thanks for the super fast responce guys.
  
  My question, I guess, was translated wrong from my brain to my fingers on the keyboard ;-(
  
  I knew the default templates location, and have made my defaults with all my personal preferrences. I guess what I'm trying to do is make a different default template for the IMPORT DWG to model process.
  
  Maybe it can't be done. I've now setup a third template in the default locations and have turned on "prompt user to select..." and suppose this will have to make do for the session.
  
  Thanks again
  Carter
  
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    Scott McFadden May 10, 2011 12:35 PM (in response to Carter West)
    
    No, you can only set one template up in the properties.
    But what you can do is callup the othere template in a session of
    Solidworks and do a save as copy. Then this new file will have the settings of this template.
    
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      Carter West May 10, 2011 1:18 PM (in response to Scott McFadden)
      
      Thanks Scott that will work for me.
      
      Great day everybody
      
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        Scott McFadden May 10, 2011 1:18 PM (in response to Carter West)
        
        You too and you're welcome.
        
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Re: DWG import to new part - where's the default template?

Scott McFadden May 10, 2011 12:23 PM (in response to Carter West)

Carter,
This is where you setup your default templates after you have your pathing setup
for assemlby, part and drawing.
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