23 Replies Latest reply on Jan 11, 2016 6:16 PM by Martin Chow

X_T conversion saving

James Westerfield Aug 12, 2015 4:53 PM

X_T Conversion. I can open a X_T file, save it as a SW assembly, but if I close and reopen, it fails. I have tried a few attempts to save as IGES , STP, and ... files and repeating, but no luck. The assembly loads but with many errors and each component is suppressed and not retrievable

Re: X_T conversion saving

Deepak Gupta Aug 12, 2015 6:22 PM (in response to James Westerfield)

Make sure your part and assembly templates path are defined correctly under Tools > Options > Default Templates as there are chances that only assembly is getting saved but parts are not. And when you open assembly, there are not parts and hence the issue.

If that doesn't help fixing the issue, then please upload a X_T file
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Re: X_T conversion saving

Martin Chow Jan 6, 2016 3:17 PM (in response to James Westerfield)

I have the same issue - Open X_t file and save as Solidworks prt file.
The new Solidworks prt is visible as long as I have the X_t file open.
After I close everything and try to open the new Solidworks prt file again - it open but not the part is not visible.

can anyone tell me why?

thanks,
Martin
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- Re: X_T conversion saving
  
  Deepak Gupta Jan 6, 2016 11:17 PM (in response to Martin Chow)
  
  Are you sure that you've saved that file as SOLIDWORKS Part/Assembly file (.sldprt/.sldasm)?
  
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    James Westerfield Jan 7, 2016 9:18 PM (in response to Deepak Gupta)
    
    Hello,
    
    It seems to have the best luck to save as .sldprt and not as an assembly from two vendors we work with. I don't know why, but at least it is predictable now and we can work with it.
    
    Cheers,
    
    James
    
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      Kelvin Lamport Jan 7, 2016 11:25 PM (in response to James Westerfield)
      
      After saving the parasolid as a .sldprt, you could use the Save Bodies function with the Create Assembly option.
      2015 SOLIDWORKS Help - Creating Assemblies from Multibody Parts or Cut Lists
      
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        Martin Chow Jan 8, 2016 12:45 PM (in response to Kelvin Lamport)
        
        I can show you the file.
        After you save as the Solidworks file. Close it and open the file but you will not see the part.
        You can save the X_t file to STEP. But it will change the part into a Surface model. I need a good solid model.
        
        Thanks,
        Martin
        
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      Martin Chow Jan 8, 2016 12:26 PM (in response to James Westerfield)
      
      Yes the problem is predictable. I can only upload the X_t file and save as Solidworks part file.
      As long as I open it. And document the changes I did on the part in Solidworks. Once I save and close the file, the part is not visible.
      I can show you the X_t part if you like to check it out if you shoot me the email address.
      
      Thanks,
      Martin
      
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        Kelvin Lamport Jan 8, 2016 12:39 PM (in response to Martin Chow)
        
        Re-open the .sldprt file and check the Solid Bodies folder to make sure the body is not set to hidden.
        
        The parasolid file can be posted here (use the Use Advanced Editor link at the top RH corner of the reply box) or if proprietory, use the Message function in a users profile.
        
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        Martin Chow Jan 8, 2016 12:45 PM (in response to Kelvin Lamport)
        
        No solid bodies , only imported icon part no visible
        
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        Martin Chow Jan 8, 2016 12:45 PM (in response to Kelvin Lamport)
        
        do you have a private email I can sent your the files?
        
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        Kelvin Lamport Jan 8, 2016 12:53 PM (in response to Martin Chow)
        
        Hover over my avatar and use the Message function.
        
        Also, set the options as shown below
        
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        Martin Chow Jan 8, 2016 2:07 PM (in response to Kelvin Lamport)
        
        yes still the part not light up
        
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        Kelvin Lamport Jan 8, 2016 2:23 PM (in response to Martin Chow)
        
        Try this ...
        
        Do phantom lines appear when hovering over the feature in the manager?
        
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        Martin Chow Jan 8, 2016 2:35 PM (in response to Kelvin Lamport)
        
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        Kelvin Lamport Jan 8, 2016 2:50 PM (in response to Martin Chow)
        
        The Solid Bodies folder should be suffixed with (1) showing that it has a solid body. It doesn't so that means the converted parasolid file does not contain geometry.
        Upload the parasolid file via the Use advance editor on the top RH corner of the Reply box.
        
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        Martin Chow Jan 8, 2016 2:58 PM (in response to Kelvin Lamport)
        
        I don't what to upload the file in public. Hope you understand.
        
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        Kelvin Lamport Jan 8, 2016 3:00 PM (in response to Martin Chow)
        
        Of course. You can upload via the Message tool.
        
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        Martin Chow Jan 8, 2016 3:20 PM (in response to Kelvin Lamport)
        
        I don't have message tool to share. sorry
        
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        Deepak Gupta Jan 9, 2016 1:06 AM (in response to Martin Chow)
        
        Sent you a PM with my email id. Please check and email me the file.
        
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        Deepak Gupta Jan 11, 2016 11:43 AM (in response to Martin Chow)
        
        There were some bad faces in the file which were corrupting the part after conversion. And due to that nothing was available after closing and reopening the file. Once the bad faces were repaired, everything came back to life
        
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        Martin Chow Jan 8, 2016 2:20 PM (in response to Kelvin Lamport)
        
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    Martin Chow Jan 8, 2016 12:26 PM (in response to Deepak Gupta)
    
    may I have your email address?
    I can show you the file.
    
    Thanks,
    Martin
    
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    Martin Chow Jan 11, 2016 6:16 PM (in response to Deepak Gupta)
    
    Thanks for the help!
    you post the answer on the forum as this might be helpful for someone.
    
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