Exporting error

Discussion in 'SolidWorks' started by samyar, Jun 18, 2007.

  1. samyar

    samyar Guest

    I'm relatively new to Solidworks. I basically use it to convert *.stl
    files into *.x_t files to use in ADINA. The lab I work at just got the
    2007 sp0.0 version of Solidworks and I was trying convert some files
    to parasolid, but I got an error saying "The file could not be saved
    because the part's geometry is not valid for this type of save
    operation. I tried other .stl files but they all gave the same error.
    Any help?
     
    samyar, Jun 18, 2007
    #1
  2. samyar

    John Guest

    Sam,

    When you import STL files into SolidWorks, the default import option
    is a graphic body only. It is not suitable for export to other 3D
    formats.

    If you select the "Options.." button on the File, Open dialog box
    before opening the STL file, you have the option of importing the file
    as a solid or surface body. If it is "clean" STL file (no missing or
    bad faces), these options should work.

    Hope this helps in your situation.
     
    John, Jun 19, 2007
    #2
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