Precise 2-D file import to SWKS

...... "The SCANHOUSINGR1.gxd is the housing part of the scanner
depicted in the overlay drawing. It is interesting to note that my
customer uses these drawings as the basis of complete solid models using
Solidworks. The geometry is simply transferred though exported AutoCAD
v14 files generated by General Cadd into Solidworks. The extensive
geometric capability of General Cadd makes the optical layout to be
easily integrated into the overlay drawing. As capable as Solidworks is
for generating drawings from 3d solid models, it lacks the precision and
geometric construction capability when it comes to optical design."

www.generalcadd.com

 

Why are you posting this here ?? And why the obvious uninfromed B.S.

Solidworks is more than accurate enough to model optics. There are 3rd party
add ins that deal directly with WS geometry.

And another thing, using imported geometry as the basis for "more accurate"
solid models is ludicrous. The only entity types that transfer exactly
between any two systems are arcs and lines. Formula generated curves, like
those used in optics and airfoils, are reenterpreted by the recieving system
and degrade in accuracy.



Mark

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