Importing SolidWorks 2008

[tlbtlbtlb]

I'd like to switch from SolidWorks to Autocad, mainly so I can run on Mac. However, I am baffled at importing SolidWorks files. I'm using Autocad 2013 on Mac. 

I click File / Import, choose a .SLDPRT file made by Solidworks 2008, and nothing happens. I don't see an import progress icon or error message or anything. I'm following the procedure described here:

http://exchange.autodesk.com/autocad/enu/online-help/ACD/2012/ENU/pages/WS1a9193826455f5ff4ae1cb4e12...

I've tried with several different parts, both small and large. Attached is one of many that didn't work.

[maxim_k]

Hi,

The instructions are for Windows version of AutoCAD 2012. In Mac version of AutoCAD you can only import .SAT files (and, of course, open DWG, DXF , DWT files)

Maxim

[tlbtlbtlb]

It'd be super-helpful if the software gave some kind of error message, rather than just doing nothing.

Should I be able to use a WIndows version to do the conversion, then edit the 3D .dwg files on a Mac?

Are there a lot of other things the Mac version doesn't do? The faq (http://images.autodesk.com/adsk/files/autocad_2013_faq_en.pdf) doesn't admit to any.

[maxim_k]

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@tlbtlbtlb wrote:
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Should I be able to use a WIndows version to do the conversion, then edit the 3D .dwg files on a Mac?

Are there a lot of other things the Mac version doesn't do? ...

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1. I think - yes, you can

2. About differences - look here:

http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/ps/dl/item?siteID=123112&id=15833488&linkID=15839490

HTH

Maxim

[Anonymous]

Hello,

I too am unable to import from Solidworks (unsure which year/version) to AutoCAD 20213. I am on a windows 7 machine, and I get the same "nothing" that the original poster got. 

We acquired a company that had everything drawn up in Solidworks. We, however, just recently purchased AutoCAD and do not want to spend money on Solidworks. I need to be able to import Solidworks in to AutoCAD. How do I do that?

Thank you.

[maxim_k]

Hi,

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@Anonymous wrote:

Hello,

I too am unable to import from Solidworks (unsure which year/version) to AutoCAD 20213. I am on a windows 7 machine, and I get the same "nothing" that the original poster got. 

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If you are running windows 7 machine, I can assume that you are using AutoCAD for Windows. So why are you posting here, in AutoCAD for Mac Forum?

Anyway, I think that AC 2013 can import SolidWorks files. I tried to import SolidWorks file attached to the first post in this topic and was able to do this in AC 2012 for Windows.

After you choose SolidWorks file to import you have to wait until importing operation is complete, you should be notified via AutoCAD notification center.

Maxim