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How to import SolidWorks project?
alex_vestas
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How to import SolidWorks project, so that it is possible to edit files:
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https://cad.onshape.com/help/Content/uploadfiles.htm
I tried to import SLDPRT file, this create 'CAD import' and part name tab, when trying to access part name tab, it hangs with SW message logo and selection "Update.." "Download". I can't get a dimensions of part, and can't edit it. So SolidWorks models are not straight compatible with OnShape?
Everything in Onshape is asynchronous - the upload and the translate are two separate actions. Look for a Part Studio or Assembly tab with the converted geometry. SolidWorks and Onshape are two different CAD systems so there is no straight compatibility but they both run on Parasolid so the quality of import is 100%. Once imported you can take measurements and use direct editing tools (move face, etc.) to edit.
I'm just confused, what should I import? The SolidWorks model have the directory structure as follow:
├── 46in Cat Wheel Assy.STEP
├── Cat Wheel
│ ├── 46in Cat Wheel Assy.SLDASM
│ ├── 46inCW-00001.SLDPRT
│ ├── 46inCW-00002.SLDPRT
│ ├── 46inCW-00003.SLDPRT
│ ├── 46inCW-00004.SLDPRT
│ ├── 46inCW-00005.SLDPRT
│ ├── 46inCW-00006.SLDPRT
│ ├── 46inCW-0.313USS_WASHER.SLDPRT
│ ├── 46inCW-A.SLDASM
│ ├── 46inCW-B.1.SLDASM
│ ├── 46inCW-B.SLDASM
│ ├── 60355K165_Ball Bearing.SLDPRT
│ └── MMC_5972K91_608 Ball Bearing.SLDPRT
└── Screenshot 2024-07-30 142353.png
Zip should have no folders and be called the same as the top level assembly as per help file, so..
├── 46in Cat Wheel Assy.zip
│ ├── 46in Cat Wheel Assy.SLDASM
│ ├── 46inCW-00001.SLDPRT
│ ├── 46inCW-00002.SLDPRT
│ ├── 46inCW-00003.SLDPRT
│ ├── 46inCW-00004.SLDPRT
│ ├── 46inCW-00005.SLDPRT
│ ├── 46inCW-00006.SLDPRT
│ ├── 46inCW-0.313USS_WASHER.SLDPRT
│ ├── 46inCW-A.SLDASM
│ ├── 46inCW-B.1.SLDASM
│ ├── 46inCW-B.SLDASM
│ ├── 60355K165_Ball Bearing.SLDPRT
│ └── MMC_5972K91_608 Ball Bearing.SLDPRT