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Importing SLDPRT file to inventor .ipt file

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Message 1 of 20
JoeSim
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Importing SLDPRT file to inventor .ipt file

I am having problem convertin this SLDPRT file to inventor.

I am currently using 2012. I tried importing the file but nothing shows up when I import it. All I get is this translation report with error.

 

Could someone help me translate this SLDPRT file to .ipt file, please?

 

 

Thank you for the help in advance.

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Message 2 of 20
Curtis_Waguespack
in reply to: JoeSim

Hi JoeSim, 

 

This happens most often when the SWx files are of a newer version than your version of Inventor can translate. Inventor typically translates one version behind the SWx version due to the timing of release dates. You might need to ask for the files in STEP format if it is determined that your version of Inventor will not open this version of the SWx file.

 

If I'm not mistaken  Inventor 2012 service pack 1 can import SWx 2011 files. But without SP1 Inventor 2012 will only open SWx 2010 files.

 

Autodesk Inventor Service Packs and Hotfixes
http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?siteID=123112&id=5809395&linkID=9242019

 

I hope this helps.
Best of luck to you in all of your Inventor pursuits,
Curtis
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Message 3 of 20
Cadmanto
in reply to: JoeSim

Hi Joe,

What version is the SW file?

I have SW 2011 at home, but not here at work. (if this helps you).  If you need 2012 SW I have means to get that as well.

If you want post the file here and when I get home I can try and call it up and convert it for you.

Best Regards,
Scott McFadden
(Colossians 3:23-25)


Message 4 of 20
JoeSim
in reply to: Curtis_Waguespack

thank you for the information, Curtis

 

so even with service pack 2 installed on my 2012 inventor, I probably would not be able to convert the 2012 SLDPRT file to .ipt file?

 

thank you

Message 5 of 20
JoeSim
in reply to: Cadmanto

Scott,

 

thank you for your help, I have attached the SLDPRT file which is from 2012 Solidworks.

 

if you could save the file as 2010 or earlier versions of Solidworks, I would very much appreciate it.

 

 

Thank you!

Message 6 of 20
Cadmanto
in reply to: JoeSim

Joe,

If I got it in the form of a step file or igs would that be ok?

Best Regards,
Scott McFadden
(Colossians 3:23-25)


Message 7 of 20
JoeSim
in reply to: Cadmanto

yes, STEP or IGS file would be ok for me to convert into inventor.

 

 

Thank you!

Message 8 of 20
Cadmanto
in reply to: JoeSim

I just tried opening the file here at work and noticed that the original version of SW was 2003.

So what I will do is when I get home I will open it up in SW 2011 and save it in that version.  Then try opening it

up in Inventor 2012.  If I can save it in Inventor 2012 will work for you as well?

If not I will save it out of SW 2011 as a step file.

Best Regards,
Scott McFadden
(Colossians 3:23-25)


Message 9 of 20
JoeSim
in reply to: Cadmanto

I have inventor 2012 so saving the file for me in that way or as STEP file will both work,

 

 

thank you, Scott

Message 10 of 20
Cadmanto
in reply to: JoeSim

Joe,

See if these files work for you.

One is a parasolid and the other is a iges file.

Hope they work for you.

Best Regards,
Scott McFadden
(Colossians 3:23-25)


Message 11 of 20
JoeSim
in reply to: Cadmanto

thank you, Scott

 

the parasolid file worked for me, but in order to edit the part I guess I gotta use Inventor Fusion which I am not familiar of... but I will give it a try

 

 

 

Thank you, again!

Message 12 of 20
Cadmanto
in reply to: JoeSim

Joe,

You are most welcome.  Glad I was able to help.

Sorry to tell you that I do not have any expereince with Fusion.

So I can't help you in that area.

Best Regards,
Scott McFadden
(Colossians 3:23-25)


Message 13 of 20
jucarl.qraft
in reply to: JoeSim

can you help me to convert SLDASM to inventor ipt file?

Message 14 of 20
JDMather
in reply to: jucarl.qraft

Yes.

Simply Attach your *.sldasm file and all of the *.sldprt files that go into the assembly and someone will demonstrate how to Derive or Shrinkwrap the assembly into a single *.ipt part file.


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Message 15 of 20
jucarl.qraft
in reply to: JDMather

can you convert this file into CAD File for me? thank you.
Message 16 of 20
JDMather
in reply to: jucarl.qraft

No files Attached?

 

Place the files into a folder.

Right click on the folder and select Send to Compressed (zipped) Folder.

Attach the resulting *.zip file here using the web forum browser (not by email reply).

 

What version of Inventor do you need the file format?  v9? v2009? v2019?

 


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Message 17 of 20
Cadmanto
in reply to: jucarl.qraft

Truthfully,  you can do it yourself.

All you have to do is in Inventor, go to the open screen, go to the folder in which the Solidworks file resides and change your file type as shown below to Solidworks.

SW.png

Then once the file is open, save it as an .iam file.

Then as shown below, go to the "File" tab and select "Export CAD Format".

SW1.png

Change the file type to export to Step.

SW2.png

Then once you have competed this, close model out so you have a blank Inventor screen.  Then open up the step file.

SW3.png

Once it opens up, save it as an .ipt file.

Hope this makes sense to you.

 


Windows 10 x64 -16GB Ram
Intel i7-6700 @ 3.41ghz
nVidia GTS 250 - 1 GB
Inventor Pro 2018

 

Best Regards,
Scott McFadden
(Colossians 3:23-25)


Message 18 of 20
TheCADWhisperer
in reply to: Cadmanto

Will the STEP file open as a part, or will it open as an assembly?

Perhaps the entire Export to STEP could be skipped be creating. Derived Component (and Suppress or Break the link to the assembly if desired).

Message 19 of 20
Cadmanto
in reply to: TheCADWhisperer

Yeah,  your right.  Not sure what I was thinking.  Could have sworn there was an option when exporting to a step file with an assembly that converted to a part.

I thought of the derived part.  JD outlines how to do it in this thread.

https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/inventor-forum/converting-an-assembly-into-a-part-file/td-p/2590458

https://knowledge.autodesk.com/search-result/caas/CloudHelp/cloudhelp/2017/ENU/Inventor-Help/files/G...

 


Windows 10 x64 -16GB Ram
Intel i7-6700 @ 3.41ghz
nVidia GTS 250 - 1 GB
Inventor Pro 2018

 

Best Regards,
Scott McFadden
(Colossians 3:23-25)


Message 20 of 20
johnsonshiue
in reply to: Cadmanto

Hi Guys,

 

You can still import a STEP assembly as a part. You need to start a new part -> Import -> select the STEP file. It will be imported as a multi-solid body part.

Many thanks!

 



Johnson Shiue (johnson.shiue@autodesk.com)
Software Test Engineer

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