Load a SolidWorks model (.SLDPRT)

[[Ni...]]

Hello everyone,

For a test, I need to load an .SLDPRT file in Calypso. However, I can't load it because I keep getting a message saying that the option is not available.

We don’t use SolidWorks, so I assume I simply don’t have the license for this, right?
Does anyone know if there are time-limited trial licenses available for this and where to get them (Support, Sales, etc.)? 

Thanks in advance.

[[Qu...]]

Hello,

You can try to save the .SLDPRT file as .STEP file and Calypso will be able to read it.

 

 

[[No...]]

Are you sure? As far as I know Calypso can only read SAT/SAB and possibly DXF (?) without an additional license. Everything else needs an option license.

[[Sv...]]

That's correct—STEP is a licensed format, just like CATIA and others. SAT and SAB are the only royalty-free formats. I'm not sure about DXF.

[[Ni...]]

I can't make any changes to the file. 

So I think I need a trial license. Is that available, and where can I get one?

[[Lu...]]

Hello Nicolaj,

I would recommend reaching out to your ZEISS Aftermarket Sales contact.

[[De...]]

The issue lies in the filetype of .SLDWRK, it's a simple workaround.

Download an opensource cad program (FreeCAD, Fusion, Inventor, there are many) and simply open and then save the file as a .step, .sab, or my personal favorite .ap203 (removes all the fluff).

If this is still not an option, there are browser-web based alternatives that will convert your file format for you.

[[Ri...]]

Please use 214 over 203. 203 doesn't retain colors/bodies, so if you have an assembly it will look like a mess. 

[[Ch...]]

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I've noticed this before but never investigated why.  My smooth brain logic was that 214 is bigger so it must be better. 

[[De...]]

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Great tip as always Richard!