Guys. I found the problem. I searched FAQ again with different search words. This is the first time I have posted a question on here because I have always been able to find the answer with out it. The answer to my question is the no external reference button in the top left. Thanks
I have used SW 2007 in the past and now using 2012. In an assembly with just 2 parts. One part has a hole and the other is blank. I want to edit part w/o hole. add sketch and cut hole in blank part to match the other. In 2007 I can sketch a circle at any location on the sketch plane or snap to...
I have had a break thru. When you select the igs file to open. Select the option button. and then select free point/curve entities and import as 3d curves. When you do this, you will see what I have been talking about. Thanks for your help.
For some reason it just wont send. Here is the zip file.http://files.engineering.com/getfile.aspx?folder=be6e8056-3ecf-4412-bbab-4938df8650fb&file=68105837AA_062011_.zip
Well it worked this time. Here is the igs that i get from my customer. It is a translation from Catiahttp://files.engineering.com/getfile.aspx?folder=0226206a-0008-4b7c-bff9-2c098fbb8e92&file=68105837AA_062011_.rpt
Yes i am but Ill try it again. The igs would not upload. Here is a autocad file with a centerline. If you open it in sw it will not have a cl. Thankshttp://files.engineering.com/getfile.aspx?folder=fe5fe8e7-9f93-42de-b6b5-68a846431b14&file=model_w_cl.dwg
I am using Solidworks. The igs file is from Catia. I can open this up in AutoCad and the center line is there with radii. But when I open it up in SW they are not there. I know about the temp axies but I cant do anything with them>. The type of fixtures I build sometime requires me to use more...
I design tooling fixtures for 3D hose for the auto industry. When I get iges models from customers using catia, their model has centerlines and solidworks does not show centerlines. Is there a way I can turn the centerline on. How can I work with their models. I need the centerline to orientate...