Moving SW *.sldprt to Adobe 3D w/ 3d Annotations

[zissou]

I've tried to "drag and drop" a *.sldprt file complete with 3d annotations to Adobe 3D, but it only brings in the model - not the 3d anno. Is there a trick to this or is it just not an option?

 

[SBaugh]

I don't believe that's an option... I assume the 3d annotation is like an OLE of something?

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Scott Baugh, CSWP

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[ctopher]

Have you checked Adobe 3D Help or support?

Chris
Systems Analyst, I.S.
SolidWorks 06 4.1/PDMWorks 06
AutoCAD 06
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[zissou]

I perused the Adobe web forum for their 3D Acrobat, to no avail. Although my search-fu is weak.

I guess, a more appropriate question would be this... How are others sharing the Y14.41 compliant models and annotations? I don't feel comfortable sending the .sldprt files and I would prefer to not make the vendors download yet another free viewer such as edrawings...

 

[ctopher]

Yes, send them a PDF, eDrawing or parasolid.

Chris
Systems Analyst, I.S.
SolidWorks 06 4.1/PDMWorks 06
AutoCAD 06
ctopher's home (updated 06-21-05)

 

[zissou]

Will the 3D anno "follow" the parasolid? I tried it and did not have any success. (Binary Para)

 

[ctopher]

no. A parasolid is a "dumb" solid.

Chris
Systems Analyst, I.S.
SolidWorks 06 4.1/PDMWorks 06
AutoCAD 06
ctopher's home (updated 06-21-05)

 

[zissou]

I'm still having some issue with this. I'm trying to communicate the PMI with the drawing file to the vendor. These are sheetmetal parts.

I can't find a way to export the PMI/3D anno out of SW06.

 

[Krisztian]

You can always publish your model into Edrawing file and save it as and .exe file that way your vendor dont have to download anything they can just double click on your file and Edrawing will open without installing anything. That is how we share our 3D files. You can also allow Edrawing the measure option so they can measure your parts just like in Adobe.
Just Click on Publish to Edrawing from Solid Works than save it as .exe file. It is a very nice option in SolidWorks which we just recently discovered.
I hope this helps

 

[zissou]

Kristztian;

Thanks. That certianly sounds like something I'd like to look into. I appreciate the tip. I never knew that option was there. Great stuff.

 

[dogarila]

The drawback is a) the file becomes quite large and b)some of your vendors might be affraid of virus infection. Otherwise an exe edrawing is best way to share info without sending the actual parts or assembly.

 

[dgowans]

JMHO, but I don't see a problem with "forcing" a vendor to download a free viewer to be able to view an E-drawing. This is a one-time download for them as opposed to always having to download an .exe file.

If your vendor truly values you as a customer they won't think twice about getting themselves set up with another viewer. Depending on their customer base, they may already have the E-drawings viewer.

 

[zissou]

dgowans, I see were you're coming from with that statement, but I'd much prefer not to add another "layer" of silliness to the process. Everyone has Adobe Reader, so ideally - at least in my world - that would be the data exchange vehicle.

I tried to save the eDrawings file as an exe; everything worked great, but another question did come up. It appears that in eDrawings the 3d Anno (...I'll just call it PMI from here on out...) stays at a fixed distance and font size... Instead of dynamically changing like when the sldprt file is viewed in SW. Is there a way to make this happen in eDrawings?

Thanks for all the help...