You can download the eDrawings Viewer for free here. You can however, view all native STEP 242 files in eDrawings 2017. The import of STEP 242 is not currently supported whether you have SOLIDWORKS MBD or not. The Publish STEP 242 File command can be found on the SOLIDWORKS MBD tab on the Command Manager.Ĭurrently, you can only export STEP 242 format and need a license of SOLIDWORKS MBD. Currently, you can only export STEP 242 format and need a license of SOLIDWORKS MBD. Approved Technology Provider experiences, like the examples above, support the advanced XR information such as animations, exploded views. 3.Click OK, or Open to launch the translator and import the file into the scene. If you cannot see the files, start the SolidWorks software, minimize its window, and then try again to open the files. 2.Select a SolidWorks part (.sldprt) or assembly. Please note these viewers listed below will only support geometry, appearances & textures per the glTF 2.0 spec. Autodesk Maya (Windows version) File > Open Scene or File > Import. With the release of SOLIDWORKS MBD 2017, you can now export directly to STEP 242 file format along with all 3D PMI data included in your file. The Publish STEP 242 File command can be found on the SOLIDWORKS MBD tab on the Command Manager. Besides the above Approved Technology Provider experiences, check out some of these other utilities to explore your SOLIDWORKS files in XR. So how do you export your SOLIDWORKS part and PMI data to STEP 242 format? To do this, you’ll need SOLIDWORKS MBD. This combination eliminates the need to send both 2D drawings and 3D CAD data to the manufacturer to communicate your design. The STEP 242 file format is an update to the CAD neutral STEP file format standard which now includes 3D Product and Manufacturing Information (PMI) in addition to the CAD data. Exporting and Viewing STEP 242 Files From SOLIDWORKS

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