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Help exporting as .eprt - Model does not show up when opened in eDrawings

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Hello I am new to the forums here and also to Solidworks (2010version) WIN7 x64. I am trying to export a model from SW and bring it into eDrawings. I have tried using

the 'save as' and also 'publish eDrawing options but neither seem to work. When I open the file up in eDrawings there is nothing there.

I have tested this with several files (all STL) and get the same result. Please let me know what if any other info you need from me as I am not sure what to include since I am very new to the program. I really need to get this solved as I am on a tight deadline and would most appreciate the help. Thanks!

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Deepak Gupta Sep 19, 2012 3:13 AM

Welcome to SolidWorks forums Pariah.

You can open your SolidWorks files directly into e-drawings and save from there as e-drawing. BTW what are the exact steps you following? Can you attach one sample file which shows this behavior.

Please use "advanced editor" in case you want to attach any files.

You might also find this post helpful for your future reference.

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Pariah Messiah @ Deepak Gupta on Sep 19, 2012 3:19 PM

Thank you for your reply Deepak. I have opened the STL files directly in eDrawing but when viewing as a line drawing, not all the edges appear. I was hoping that by opening the file in Solidworks and then saving out as an .eprt that when i open it in eDrawing it would render the edge lines more clearly. A good amount of edge lines dissappear as I rotate the view.

My steps are as follows:

Running SW/eDrawing 2010 win7 x64

I have obj files that I need to create line renderings for.

I've opened them up in Maya 2013 and converted them to

STL files. This is the only format that would import into SW.

I import the STL into SW. Then I choose the option 'publish eDrawing file'

eDrawing opens up and there is no object in the scene.

or I 'save as' .eprt and open in eDrawing and there is no object in the scene.

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Pariah Messiah @ Pariah Messiah on Sep 19, 2012 3:41 PM

Sorry I keep getting an error when I try to upload the file. PS none of the obj parts or sldprt files I am working with will open in Photoview360 either.

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Deepak Gupta @ Pariah Messiah on Sep 20, 2012 12:28 AM

I don't think you can directly save STL file as edrawings but you need to create solid out of STL and then save as edrawings file.

In case you have SolidWorks Premium installed, you can use ScanTo3d option to convert OBJ/STl file into a solid file.

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Pariah Messiah @ Deepak Gupta on Sep 20, 2012 4:14 PM

Thanks for your reply Deepak. Yes I have the ScanTo3d option. I will attempt to convert the file into a solid and let you know how it works out this week. I looked up some tutorials and it seems that this is a complex process of preparing the mesh before conversion. If you know any good tutorials that would be helpful. I found this one: http://help.solidworks.com/2012/English/SolidWorks/scanto3d/c_Scanto3d_overview.htm?id=741157d36d6d46adb15885c36949064b#Pg0

Thanks again

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Deepak Gupta Sep 19, 2012 3:13 AM
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Welcome to SolidWorks forums Pariah.

You can open your SolidWorks files directly into e-drawings and save from there as e-drawing. BTW what are the exact steps you following? Can you attach one sample file which shows this behavior.

Please use "advanced editor" in case you want to attach any files.

You might also find this post helpful for your future reference.
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- Pariah Messiah @ Deepak Gupta on Sep 19, 2012 3:19 PM
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  Thank you for your reply Deepak. I have opened the STL files directly in eDrawing but when viewing as a line drawing, not all the edges appear. I was hoping that by opening the file in Solidworks and then saving out as an .eprt that when i open it in eDrawing it would render the edge lines more clearly. A good amount of edge lines dissappear as I rotate the view.
  
  My steps are as follows:
  
  Running SW/eDrawing 2010 win7 x64
  I have obj files that I need to create line renderings for.
  I've opened them up in Maya 2013 and converted them to
  STL files. This is the only format that would import into SW.
  I import the STL into SW. Then I choose the option 'publish eDrawing file'
  eDrawing opens up and there is no object in the scene.
  or I 'save as' .eprt and open in eDrawing and there is no object in the scene.
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  - Pariah Messiah @ Pariah Messiah on Sep 19, 2012 3:41 PM
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    Sorry I keep getting an error when I try to upload the file. PS none of the obj parts or sldprt files I am working with will open in Photoview360 either.
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  - Deepak Gupta @ Pariah Messiah on Sep 20, 2012 12:28 AM
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    I don't think you can directly save STL file as edrawings but you need to create solid out of STL and then save as edrawings file.
    
    In case you have SolidWorks Premium installed, you can use ScanTo3d option to convert OBJ/STl file into a solid file.
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    - Pariah Messiah @ Deepak Gupta on Sep 20, 2012 4:14 PM
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      Thanks for your reply Deepak. Yes I have the ScanTo3d option. I will attempt to convert the file into a solid and let you know how it works out this week. I looked up some tutorials and it seems that this is a complex process of preparing the mesh before conversion. If you know any good tutorials that would be helpful. I found this one: http://help.solidworks.com/2012/English/SolidWorks/scanto3d/c_Scanto3d_overview.htm?id=741157d36d6d46adb15885c36949064b#Pg0
      
      Thanks again
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