I believe 3D Studio has a fairly robust list of file formats that it can take. I think you'll just need to save it as IGES or Parasolid and it may be able to accept the model. I've done this before for someone that had 3DS.
Thanks,
I'll have to check with the guys in graphics. I don't think they are using 3DS, but rather it is a file format they are used to importing. I sent them a list of the "Save-As" file formats, and none looked familier to them. That's why I was interested in the plug-ins.
Ok, just checking. You will likely have to buy a commerical package for this function. I just did a yahoo search and found several quickly. I can't vouch for them, of course (which I'm now guessing you are most interest in hearing actual recommendations). Sorry I couldn't help more.
I have imported a model from SW into 3DS, but has been a while. I will not be home until next week to try again. I will check next week.
For now, send them all of your file types and have them try each one.
Chris
SolidWorks 07 4.0/PDMWorks 07
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