Download the Rhino demo, it will open the iges files. You can "simplify" the curves and geometry and then export as a dxf. Rhino is the perfect translator from the NEW file formats back into Smartcam. Especially on surfaces etc use the Rhino IGES Mastercam format. Free download, at http://www.rhino3d.com Michael
John Morris wrote: > > I have a customer that is using Pro-E and has volunteered to send a Cad > file. I know I can handle any .dxf he can send but I'm leery of requesting > an .iges file for compatibility concerns. > > Can someone recommend what specifically I can request from him as far as > file format is concerned that will import easily into Smartcam Advanced > Production Milling. (note: I also have Autocad LT 98, if it would be of any > use in conversions) > > John Morris > Kennley Corporation - "Because you want Quality, Now." > http://users.erols.com/kennley > P.O. Box 34449 Richmond, VA 23234 > Phone 804-275-9088 Fax 804-275-1987 > > ====================================================================== > To find out more about this mailing list including how to unsubscribe, > send the message "info mfg-smartcam" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > ====================================================================== -- Michael Gailey Visit our CAD/CAM/CNC Programming and 3D modeling website http://www.microsystemsgeorgia.com/toc.htm mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ====================================================================== To find out more about this mailing list including how to unsubscribe, send the message "info mfg-smartcam" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] ======================================================================
