Importing csv or txt files to create complex curves 1

[sixmillionways]

Hi all, I was wondering if anyone had any experience with importing csv/txt files into Solidworks 2008? Is it possible? I have some very complex curves which I want to turn into 3D models.

Thanks in advance.

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

Have you tried the Insert > Curve > Curve Through XYZ Points function?

 

[sixmillionways]

Thanks, that looks promising, I hadn't tried that. I have managed to get a simple curve working but it seems that it won't let me import numbers with a decimal point. Do you know if that is something solidworks can't handle or is it something I am doing wrong?

Thanks again!

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

SW can definitely handle decimals in the XYZ function.

Are you saying SW will not accept the file?

Which format are you trying to import? Only .txt or .sldcrv are allowable.

 

[sixmillionways]

After tinkering around for a while I realised that:

a) ALL numbers must be to the same number of decimal places (or at least you cannot have some numbers with and some without a decimal point).
b) SW won't accept a 0,0,0 point.

Got my curves imported now - thanks for the advice

 

[takedownca]

You should check out my FuncPlot and SurfPlot macros on 3DContentCentral. They might be helpful if the curves you're using are function driven.

 

[kartikmech]

hello i would like to continue on the topic. i have an equatio that the curve should follow.
How do i create such curves in solidworks.
what is funcPlot and SurfPlot, never cme across this.
can you kindly guide me through this.

well in importing the file. i dont think thee is much problem with the decimal points.
well but i dont have problem in importing the text file that i created from excel. it doesnt take it...
can you tell how do i export my points from the excel.

is there any we can make use of design table in order to create functional curve
thanking you
regards
kartik