Importing a SolidWorks File

PC-DMIS allows you to translate SolidWorks file types and import them into a PC-DMIS measurement routine.

To import a SolidWorks file:

1. Open the PC-DMIS measurement routine that you are going to import the SolidWorks file into.

2. From the main menu, select File | Import | Solidworks to display an Import dialog box.

3. The SolidWorks file types appear in the file-type list at the bottom of the dialog box. PC-DMIS lists files that end with extensions according to what is currently supported. Supported files are file types that end in the following:

• .sldprt

• .sldasm

4. Use the Import dialog box, and navigate to the folder that contains the file to import. Then select the file.

5. Click the Import button. PC-DMIS imports the SolidWorks file. A progress bar appears and indicates the progress of the import.

6. If your model contains embedded GD&T callouts, PC-DMIS asks if you want to create Edit window commands from the GD&T callouts:

   • If you click Yes, the importer also imports and converts the GD&T callouts into GD&T and other Edit window commands.

   • If you click No, the importer does not convert the GD&T callouts. (You can always use the Operation | Graphic Display Window | Select GD&T menu item to convert all the CAD GD&T callouts later; or for specific callouts, you can box-select or click on them. For additional information on CAD GD&T callouts, see "Working with CAD GD&T Callouts".)