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  1. #1
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    Import a solidworks file into VcarvePro

    Is there a way to import a file from solidworks to VcarvePro and have all the diminsions be the same as in solidworks?
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    HH

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    Re: Import a solidworks file into VcarvePro

    yes the model should be the same as long as it is a format Vcarve can use.
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    Re: Import a solidworks file into VcarvePro

    Try exporting an .stl from Solidworks.
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    Re: Import a solidworks file into VcarvePro

    Quote Originally Posted by daniellyall View Post
    yes the model should be the same as long as it is a format Vcarve can use.
    I tried exporting both DFX and DRG extensions and neither one would be the same dimensions as the original SW file.

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    Thanks Ger. Ill try that.
    HH

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    Re: Import a solidworks file into VcarvePro

    If you are modeling in inches, the exports are probably in mm's.
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    Re: Import a solidworks file into VcarvePro

    No both inches.

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    Re: Import a solidworks file into VcarvePro

    How much are the dimensions off?
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    Re: Import a solidworks file into VcarvePro

    I tried to bring in a STL file but .STL wasn’t an option to open in VCP?

    I’ll see if I still have the other files and how many inches it was.
    Thanks Ger
    HH

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    Re: Import a solidworks file into VcarvePro

    What version of V Carve Pro?

    File > Import > Import Component/3D model
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    Re: Import a solidworks file into VcarvePro

    I attached the file from a Dwg format, originally it is about 60" in the X axis but when I bring it in it is roughly 5.5".

    don't understand why it is reducing the size, original file was in SolidWorks.
    thanks Ger
    HH

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    Re: Import a solidworks file into VcarvePro

    Because you are exporting a drawing page. It says right on it that it's scaled 20:1.
    You need to create the views in your drawing at 1:1 scale.
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