How to convert a Solid Model from SolidWorks to AutoCAD

[james.schultz]

How do I convert a Solid model from SolidWorks to AutoCad ???

[rkmcswain]

With what software do you have access in order to possibly do this?

SolidWorks?
AutoCAD?
No software, just a file?

[Buffeldrek]

try out a standard exchange fileformat like sat step or iges

[james.schultz]

I've created a part in Solid Works (2006) and want to send it into AutoCad 2007 but as a part, not a dwg. I find it easier to design a solid model in SolidWorks but I like the annimations in AutoCad and would like to utilize its advantages.
When I go to open a file in AC my only options are DXF,DWG,DWS,DWT or if I retrieve the part as a ACIS (SAT) which is what I've saved it in SW I get a error stating unable to read.
Once again It would be nice to be able to create a solid part and drag it into ACAD

I really neeed help on this ASAP, so any of u old timers feel the need to help, it would be greatly appreciated. Plz give user freindly details

THXS

[rkmcswain]

Maybe this AutoCAD add-on?
http://www.solidworks.com/pages/prod...rks/index.html

[Buffeldrek]

well deeuuuueeehh...

well as you have doubt 'bout this forum - maybe you'll have more luck on a solidworks forum on how to export a sat file correctly... anyway

SAT should work, why don't you post the SAT file here for us to test out. A couple of years ago there was a Data translator for autocad / Mechanical desktop. Don't know or such is still available. It was a seperate piece of software (not free) meant to translate design data. You could also contact your dealer, they have the NRF software to check things out.