convert dwg to model

Is there a way to convert a 3 view Autocad drawing to a model? I can
import as sketches but my boss thinks there is a way to click on the views &
SW will generate the model. Thanks.


Pat Callaghan
Engineer Tech.
The Western Group

 

in the past I have exported a/cad drgs as igs files and imported them into
SW, you end up with a model of the part but you are un-able to change the
models dimensions

 

Ask him to show you how.........I don't think I've ever seen it done, but if
he can do it that would be great. I have alot of 3 view acad drawings that
need to be converted.

Noel

 

yes, you can! go into swx help. about 4 items down from the top in the
index tab is '2D to 3D conversion'. check it out.
hella cool. it is a little slow at first, but once you get the hang of it,
you will rock.
guaranteed.

--
bob z.
p.s.

"people with less brain power than you are doing more difficult things
everyday"©

 

Converting 2d to 3d seems like a quick way to get a lot of part models
done. But ask yourself if the completed part model follows all of
your design intent rules and how good are those models to work with?
If they behave properly when you use them in assemblies and such they
may be just fine. If you find yourself dreading to copy one of these
for another part because of the problems working with them, then
creating them from scratch is a better option. There is a real
difference between the cost to do them correctly in the first place
and the value of good geometry in the future.

 

bob z. would like to add that he generally only uses the 2d to 3d tools when
creating purchased parts - parts that should never be altered anyway (within
reason). no real issues with design intent in this manner.

--
bob z.
p.s.

"people with less brain power than you are doing more difficult things
everyday"©