Importing SLDPRT file to inventor .ipt file.

[Anonymous]

Hi,

I've been having some trouble with file conversion. My version of Inventor (2016) refuses to convert a '.sldprt' file I need (from solidworks 2016), but every time I try opening it, it brings up an error report on Internet Explorer. Is there any other way to get the file to open without using SolidWorks? To clarify; I have windows 10 x64 bit and Inventor 2016 (no solidworks).

Thanks in Advance!

[Anonymous]

Hi,

I've been having some trouble with file conversion. My version of Inventor (2016) refuses to convert a '.sldprt' file I need (from solidworks 2016), but every time I try opening it, it brings up an error report on Internet Explorer. Is there any other way to get the file to open without using SolidWorks? To clarify; I have windows 10 x64 bit and Inventor 2016 (no solidworks).

Thanks in Advance!

[Mark.Lancaster]

@Anonymous

Inventor is always a year behind supporting solidworks.  So it can only import Solidworks 2015.  You would need to go to Inventor version 2017.  Attached is a STEP file for you (hope that helps).

[Mark.Lancaster]

@Anonymous

Inventor is always a year behind supporting solidworks.  So it can only import Solidworks 2015.  You would need to go to Inventor version 2017.  Attached is a STEP file for you (hope that helps).

[Anonymous]

Thank you very much, will test this now.

 Edit: Eureka!! It works!

[Anonymous]

Thank you very much, will test this now.

 Edit: Eureka!! It works!

[mcgyvr]

In general Inventor can only open other CAD programs files from 1 release back.. So 2016 can open 2015 files from Solidworks..

But sometimes they release updates to Inventor during the year that may allow the compatibility of the newer version..

So #1 I'd make sure you are fully up to date with service packs/updates for Inventor

But..

I opened your wheel and saved as step file (its attached)

doh... @Mark.Lancaster Mark you beat me this time.. I'll give you this one.. But never again sir

[mcgyvr]

In general Inventor can only open other CAD programs files from 1 release back.. So 2016 can open 2015 files from Solidworks..

But sometimes they release updates to Inventor during the year that may allow the compatibility of the newer version..

So #1 I'd make sure you are fully up to date with service packs/updates for Inventor

But..

I opened your wheel and saved as step file (its attached)

doh... @Mark.Lancaster Mark you beat me this time.. I'll give you this one.. But never again sir

[swalton]

Per this page: https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/inventor-products/learn-explore/caas/CloudHelp/cloudhelp/2016...

Inventor 2016 can import Solidworks files up to Solidworks 2015.

You will need to get the file in another format or upgrade to Inventor 2017.  See: https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/inventor-products/learn-explore/caas/CloudHelp/cloudhelp/2017...

[swalton]

Per this page: https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/inventor-products/learn-explore/caas/CloudHelp/cloudhelp/2016...

Inventor 2016 can import Solidworks files up to Solidworks 2015.

You will need to get the file in another format or upgrade to Inventor 2017.  See: https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/inventor-products/learn-explore/caas/CloudHelp/cloudhelp/2017...

[Mark.Lancaster]

@mcgyvr

Yeah I ate my Wheaties this morning and I'm ready to take you down..  Keep looking in your rear view mirror..  

[Mark.Lancaster]

@mcgyvr

Yeah I ate my Wheaties this morning and I'm ready to take you down..  Keep looking in your rear view mirror..  

[swalton]

@Mark.Lancaster, @mcgyvr

All I had was coffee, no wonder I was slow...

[swalton]

@Mark.Lancaster, @mcgyvr

All I had was coffee, no wonder I was slow...

[mcgyvr]

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@swalton wrote:

@Mark.Lancaster, @mcgyvr

All I had was coffee, no wonder I was slow...

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@swalton

Excuses.. excuses... I just had 2 Starburst candies this morning.. Cherry and Fruit Punch if you were wondering. 

[mcgyvr]

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@swalton wrote:

@Mark.Lancaster, @mcgyvr

All I had was coffee, no wonder I was slow...

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@swalton

Excuses.. excuses... I just had 2 Starburst candies this morning.. Cherry and Fruit Punch if you were wondering. 

[mflayler]

Here is a decent one sheet reference I made on this as well.

[mflayler]

Here is a decent one sheet reference I made on this as well.