On Tue, Apr 26, 2011 at 12:16, Kathy Miller <[email protected]> wrote: > I have a solidworks model that I would like to convert into a solid model in > BRL-CAD. Is there a direct conversion from solidworks to BRL-CAD, if not > what format should I export my Solidworks model to (catia,acis,parasoild, > iges, etc.). Please tell me which format is best to export to which would > make these solids (NURBS?) that will contain an editable solid module that > is not a BOT or facetized.
Hi, Kathy, hope all is well with you (and Steve). My regards to the gang at Survice-FWB. I don't think there is a direct converter, and I can't answer your question directly, but hopefully Sean or another expert can. All I can suggest is to 1. See what converters are available: ls $BRLCAD_ROOT/bin/*-g 2. See what formats Solidworks can export to. 3. Try the complete conversion process with a simple model with a nurbs object. 4. If possible try a later version of BRL-CAD on Linux. I believe that there is a limited BOT editing capability now (as of the version you have). Aside from the nurbs concern, some of the formats are not very friendly for keeping your original object grouping--a big issue for complex models. Best regards, -Tom Thomas M. Browder, Jr. Niceville, Florida USA ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ WhatsUp Gold - Download Free Network Management Software The most intuitive, comprehensive, and cost-effective network management toolset available today. Delivers lowest initial acquisition cost and overall TCO of any competing solution. http://p.sf.net/sfu/whatsupgold-sd _______________________________________________ BRL-CAD Users mailing list [email protected] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/brlcad-users
