NURBS question

[BodyBagger]

Hello all,
I need to D/L a model but it is a NURBS format. After the download I will need to modify it (add some holes, insert into an assembly, stretch it a bit, etc.) Will I be able to do all of this with a NURBS model? Can i convert it to a STEP? I ask all of this because I have to buy the download and I can not afford to waste the cash.

Thanks,
BB

 

[rstupplebeen]

What is the extensions available? Once in SolidWorks adding holes and inserting it into an assembly will be no problem. The stretching could be performed by scaling in 1 direction or by deform, warp, freeform etc. I hope this helps.

Rob Stupplebeen

 

[BodyBagger]

Hi Rod,
The extension is .IGES

 

[rstupplebeen]

SolidWorks can open the file then. After that save it as a sldprt make your changes then export in any format you like such as STEP. I hope this helps.

Rob Stupplebeen

 

[BodyBagger]

Hi Rob, thanks for your input.