Export 3D-files to Autocad

[geertdaenen]

Hello,


does anybody know if it's possible to export a 3D-ProE-model to Autocad 3D? I've tried to save a STEP and IGES-copy, but it's not possible to open these files in Autocad.
Is it possible tosave a 3D-dwg-copy of the ProE-model? I'm unfortunately not that familiar with Autocad.


Thanking you in advance

 

[Knut Fiskergård]

Hello


The following works for me

1. 
   <LI>Save the Pro model as an ACIS-file (outside PDM)</LI>
   <LI>InAutocad type ACISIN + enter, pick the ACIS-file and press open.</LI>

 

[geertdaenen]

How can I save the ProE model as an ACIS-file? We don't have PDM.

 

[AHA-D]

Look what ProE says under "save copy as". If it states ACIS you're on your way. I think I remember (cautious ....) that possible export formats is one of the million things that vary according to your license.


Anyway, I think Autocad should read IGES but maybe this is also a license matter. You can cross-check the possible import formats of Autocad against the possible outputs of ProE.


Alex

 

[geertdaenen]

For me it's not possible to save a ACIS-file in proE and open a Iges-file in autocad. So I don't have the right license, I think.


Is there another solution for my problem?

 

[Knut Fiskergård]

I dont know what type of licenses I have access to. The license is obtained trough a pool that is sheared with other companies. I have two options: flex3c and standard. selecting standard (what ever license that might be) I can still use file/save a copy... and select ACIS (have to scroll down to it).


It is really a joke if any version of license deny you to save as ACIS

. It might not be the best of choises today, but has been my preferred choise for a long time towards autocad because it has performed well.


We have a AutoCAD 2004 SP 1a license, nothing fancy about it at all, we use a lot of our own developed tools. But it can import ACIS by typing ACISIN in the command field. In the help files I can see that even Autocad LT can do this.


If you in fact are unable to do this you have to find a common file-type that you can save as in Pro and open/import in Acad. Search the internet for possible programmes/add-on's that can convert - there are some of them as well.


Good luck

 

[JamesM]

The ACIS file type may be listed as an SAT file in the "save a copy" function in Pro/E. It seems odd that it wouldn't be included in all licenses.

 

[geertdaenen]

Thanks a lot.


It's no problem to save a copy as an ACIS-file in ProE and import the file in ACAD by typing ACISIN in the command-field.

 

[g_spy20]

I am having a similar issue. I have saved out a 3D wireframe model from ProE as a SAT file. I have then typed in ACISIN into the command bar in AutoCAD. When I select my file to open nothing shows up. What am I missing? Please help.


Thanks.