Import "Part trace" component

david_knight

downloaded component from part trace catalogue. unziped file gave AD PRT file. Imported to assembly, says file imported, but does not display component geometry?
Is part trace compatable with onshape or have I got it wrong some where?

andrew_troup

The formats which can be imported and translated to Onshape-readable form are listed at 

https://cad.onshape.com/help/#translation.htm

Then click on "Part Studios"

ad_prt  is not listed as a CAD format which is supported:

as far as I know, Alibre Design Geomagic is the only application which can open these files.

(It appears to be proprietary to Alibre, rather than an "open", published format)

If you can open it in Geomagic Designer and save it as one of the listed formats, you can get it into Onshape.

michael3424

TraceParts allows model download in a wide variety of 3D CAD formats, so all you need to do is pick one of the TracePart file formats that Onshape can import and you should be good to go.  

andrew_troup

The formats which can be imported and translated to Onshape-readable form are listed at 

https://cad.onshape.com/help/#translation.htm

Then click on "Part Studios"

ad_prt  is not listed as a CAD format which is supported:

as far as I know, Alibre Design Geomagic is the only application which can open these files.

(It appears to be proprietary to Alibre, rather than an "open", published format)

If you can open it in Geomagic Designer and save it as one of the listed formats, you can get it into Onshape.

david_knight

thought part trace would be multi platform data. They sent me the link to onshape which makes it more curious still.
Thanks for reply nice to know I am not pushing erong button

michael3424

TraceParts allows model download in a wide variety of 3D CAD formats, so all you need to do is pick one of the TracePart file formats that Onshape can import and you should be good to go.  

david_knight

Ok great will search out the download file formats on tracepart catalogue and find a compatable format.
never had to sort out file format before thay allways worked first time. Just luck I suppose.
Thanks a strong lead.