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CAD Translators
CadBotte, The XPK (package) file is the file that UGNX and Solid Edge interoperate with, and what UGNX to UGNX from two different installations (not networked) transfer back and forth. They retain the relationships within UGNX. You want to use the parasolid file over the IGES file only if...- VicDude
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- Forum: DASSAULT: SOLIDWORKS 3D Design
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Microstation Conversion
As long as you use colors that are visible on a black background before you translate, you should be OK. This is a simple fix.- VicDude
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- Forum: Siemens: Solid Edge
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CAD Translators
You can do the 2d conversion in a batch mode mode with a simple script. Print out to CGM, open CGM, save as dxf. You can also write other commands into the script, such as changing layers or line types, color by entity types, etc. This way you can do an entire project from TDM at one time or...- VicDude
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- Forum: DASSAULT: SOLIDWORKS 3D Design
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CAD Translators
jrmartin, You are in deep. I have been involved with what you are trying to do for many years. There are no true "bi-directional" translators for what you are trying to do. At best you will be able to end up with a dumb model (no history tree) and a non-associated 2d drawing. The best...- VicDude
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- Forum: DASSAULT: SOLIDWORKS 3D Design
