SolidWorks CAD Import Pipeline Import/Optimize/Render/Convert SolidWorks 3D Data To All Major 3D File Formats & Animation Systems

For those new to Okino's SolidWorks conversion pipeline software, some history is in order. This CAD conversion pipeline has been in place since just after SolidWorks came on to the market in the 90's. It is our most demanded and purchased CAD solution sold each day. As such, it is the most refined, robust and well developed method on the market to move 3D asset data out of SolidWorks and into all major downstream file formats and application packages. Simply put, it works wonderfully and does the job for the most demanding users. It is in current use by every major user of 3D software around the world.

CP3 Scooter Concept Image. SolidWorks to Cinema-4D via Okino's PolyTrans CAD System.
Artist: Christoph Bodensieck, © Industrial PDD & Switch Mobility.
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Related links on the Okino WEB site:

• Our dedicated online SolidWorks solutions page.
• Our most recent press release.
• Okino's complete SolidWorks importer online description, feature list and option descriptions in Windows CHM Help format. Due to Windows security you may need to do this to view the .chm file: (1) download the .chm help file to your machine, (2) right click on the file in Windows Explorer and choose "Properties", (3) click the "Unblock" button.

The SolidWorks importer pipeline is a core component of Okino's optional CAD/Pack add-on module.

Overview

The SolidWorks import converter module allows geometry, hierarchy and materials (assembly data) to be imported from a running copy of the SolidWorks 3D solid modeling application. No intermediate files are used in the translation.

The SolidWorks importer can also read in native SolidWorks .sldprt and .sldasm files. Thus, a resident copy of SolidWorks is not necessary to read in part and assembly files directly; this method reads in the "display list" polygon data contained in these files.

Features of the SolidWorks Import Conversion System

The features and overview section is available in this extended online WEB page document.

Importer Wizard Panels

The following are the 11 panels which comprise Okino's SolidWorks importer. Full online documentation for each of these panels can be read here. Due to Windows security you may need to do this to view the .chm file: (1) download the .chm help file to your machine, (2) right click on the file in Windows Explorer and choose "Properties", (3) click the "Unblock" button.

Intro Panel	Data Source Selection	Expert/Beginner Mode
Display-List/Automation	New/Update Scene	Beginner Precision
Expert Precision	Expert Precision # 2	Material Import
Material Tweaks	Errors, Statistics & Scaling