Importing SLDPRT file to inventor .ipt file.

Importing SLDPRT file to inventor .ipt file.

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Importing SLDPRT file to inventor .ipt file.

Anonymous
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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!

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Mark.Lancaster
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@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).

 

 

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Thank you very much, will test this now.

 

 Edit: Eureka!! It works!

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mcgyvr
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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 Smiley Very Happy



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swalton
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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...

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Mark.Lancaster
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@mcgyvr

 

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

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@Mark.Lancaster, @mcgyvr

 

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

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mcgyvr
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@swalton wrote:

@Mark.Lancaster, @mcgyvr

 

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


@swalton

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



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

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