[roninB4]

Hello:
I'm somewhat of a newbie here so do please excuse my asking such basic questions. When you folks are receiving files from a client what type do you prefer? As a toolmaker I'm used to working with blueprints. Since most folks don't have a printer that will handle larger than letter size I need to understand how most of you work around the absence of a paper blueprint. The models I create in CAD are solid models that can be saved in several different formats. Do most of you want the file of the model or the blueprint from your clients? I also created blueprints, scanned them and saved as a jpeg on disc. Is there difficulty in viewing the image when sent as an attachment? I guess I need a few tips on preffered methods of file transfer if anybody has time to reply to these questions. My thanks in advance to all replies.

[mikeh78]

for the solid models iges is a universal format. It all depends on what each shop needs,but i believe most shops today would be able to use a iges file. It never hurts to have the print also, this way a person can see what the tolerances are and it helps to clarify if there are questions. so if you have both types a model & a print then it is nice to see both.

thanks MIke

[roninB4]

Well I guess that just makes sense that it's better to have both the model as well as the print on hand. Perhaps that would have occured to me if I hadn't spent so many hours frying my brain on the models. Thanks Mike.

[lakeside]

Initial Graphics Exchange Specification (IGES) for 3d or Data Exchange File (dxf) for 2d all cad/cam systems can read these format