Creatomg a 3d Model from data Points

Discussion in 'SolidWorks' started by thatolchestnut, Jun 11, 2008.

  1. thatolchestnut

    thatolchestnut Guest

    Hello,

    Im trying to create a 3d model from a series of 2d contour data. I
    have each contour as a set of XYZ coordinates, and I want to import
    those coordinates into solidworks to build a model. I tried to use the
    curve from XYZ points method, but it seems Im unable to extrude that.

    I might just be missing something too heh...

    -Thanks
     
    thatolchestnut, Jun 11, 2008
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  2. thatolchestnut

    Philippe Guglielmetti Guest

    Your curve is 3D. Project your curve on a sketch ("convert entity"),
    then you can extrude it.
    I made a macro some time ago to handle multiple curves a once. If you
    e-mail me your data, I'll check it works with it and send you the
    macro.
     
    Philippe Guglielmetti, Jun 12, 2008
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  3. thatolchestnut

    markbiasotti Guest

    This is possible to do in SW. after your curves are imported into SW,
    click New 3D sketch and convert thier entities into 3D sketch entities
    using "Convert Entities" tool. You can then extrude them as surfaces
    or solid profiles. Please check out 2009 for the import of multiple
    curves issue.

    Mark
     
    markbiasotti, Jun 13, 2008
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  4. thatolchestnut

    markbiasotti Guest

    This capability was introduced with SW2004.

    Mark
     
    markbiasotti, Jun 13, 2008
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