how to import to from solidworks to mastercam

[cob]

hellow to all
can someone please post anykind of part done in solidworks (something simple) top and botom to be machine.
I am trying to learn how to import parts from solidworks to Mastercam then try to machine it and post it
thanks

[cadcam]

For starters what version again of MC are you running this make the difference of what version of SW we give you.

And for a second thought remember that what is top in SW is front in MC.
So it might need to be reorientated the part that is.

[cob]

i am running mastercam x
and for the second question
(And for a second thought remember that what is top in SW is front in MC.
So it might need to be reorientated the part that is. )
I think I am just going to how to figure that out I have never done this before.
thanks again

[laszlozoltan]

I found saving as and importing parasolid xt file format gave the least problems

[Eritex Inc.]

I do all my designing in SW and all my CAM in MCX2.

When I save my SW part I do it as a sldprt. When I open MC I click on the open icon, select the folder the part is saved to, at the bottom of the dialog box I select sldprt as file type, and then choose the model I am wanting to work on.


Make sense???

[Eritex Inc.]

I forgot to ask, have you downloaded the SolidWorks translator?


Link to the page you need....
http://www.mastercam.com/Support/Dow...2/Default.aspx

[converterk]

Import the solidworks file.
That will be on level one
open level two
go to create, surfaces, from solid
Then open level three
go to create, curves, all edges
now youhave the wireframe on level three, surfaces on level two and the solid on level one.
This is a quote from PBMW on another forum

[Mike Mattera]

Mastercam already reads SWorks file, You dont need to download any translator. It's already in there.

File - Open - File Type - SLDPRT (Solidworks)
Look at the "Options" button before opening the file.
It will automatically create wireframe for you during import.
If you have your EA Manager set in your defaults, it will sort out the wireframe and solids on to different levels (Bottom tray - Attributes - EA Mgr).

Mike Mattera

[cob]

can you post ANY file from solidworks

[Mike Mattera]

If you have Mastercam X1, go to Mcamx\Data\Translators\Solidworks if you just want to import any solidworks file.

Mike Mattera

[cob]

hey mike thanks I did figure it out the only thing was it only gave me a couple of option I was kind of looking for something like a square or rectangle that would have to be machined on more than one side
thanks again

[Mike Mattera]

It's not just wire frame, it's a solid. Hit Alt "S" to turn on shading.

We machine top and bottom of a Solidworks file in this CD.
http://www.tipsforcadcam.com/product/TFM-CDIntroX3
Something to consider.

Mike Mattera