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3-D sketch export

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WILLIAMF
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3-D sketch export

Can a 3-D sketch be exported from a part file an imported or pasted into an assembly file? I see an option in the browser for 2d sketch copy but not for 3D sketch.

 

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JDMather
in reply to: WILLIAMF

Why would you ever need a 3D sketch at the assembly level?

Simply place part file with the 3D sketch into the assembly file.


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WILLIAMF
in reply to: JDMather

I need to save an assembly file as iges so the 3D sketch in the part is editable for an vendor to place work points at the intersecting curves.

When I save a copy as IGES I dont see the 3D sketch in the part even though the part  file was saved to include 3d sketch.

Therfore I figured I could just copy and paste the 3D sketch into the IGES.

 

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Quad Core Intel Xeon
32 Gb SDRam
NVIDIA Quadro
Product Design Suite 2019 Ultimate
Message 4 of 7
JDMather
in reply to: WILLIAMF

I just tried an experiment and it worked fine for me.

What Options do you have set (show screen capture) on open of the IGES file?


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WILLIAMF
in reply to: JDMather

A simple part (IPT) to IGES is no problem.

The issue is I have an assemblt (IAM) 2 parts. One part has the 3D sketch. When I sav a copy as IGES, then open the IGES I cant edit the 3D sketch.

Hope that is clear. The help section says it can be done.

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Message 6 of 7
WILLIAMF
in reply to: WILLIAMF

Here is the import dialouge window for iges

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Message 7 of 7
WILLIAMF
in reply to: WILLIAMF

Thats odd.

If I start a new IPT and derive the IAM and save, then save copy as IGES and open it the 3D sketch is shows up and is editable. I dont think I need that extra step though.

Is has to do with the IGES option on open.

Dell Precision 5820
Windows 10Pro
Quad Core Intel Xeon
32 Gb SDRam
NVIDIA Quadro
Product Design Suite 2019 Ultimate

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