Batch append Solidworks models with transformation data

[Anonymous]

We have our 3d design made in Solidworks and wants to append the models to NavisWorks. In NW the SW models are to be possitioned in specific locations. This can be made by append and then transform using rotate (in SW Y-axis is up) and XYZ location (SW models are modeled with local origin). In large scale projects we have hundered models which takes long time to append in NW.

We would like to find a way to batch append the SW models along with some kind of transformation data. It's no problem to make an excel with model names together with rotation and location transformation info.

[xiaodong_liang]

Hi,

I believe you have known how to append models. As to transform the model, please refer to this blog:
http://adndevblog.typepad.com/aec/2012/08/transform-nodes-of-a-loaded-model.html

it uses the method in COM interop. While now, you can use .NET API directly:
http://adndevblog.typepad.com/aec/2013/05/navisworks-2014-api-new-feature-override-transformation.ht...
although it transform specific object, the workflow is similar when you transform a model (just get its root model item)