SolidWorks 2009 AutoCAD to SolidWorks 

Course Overview

This course provides an overview of the tools and features in SolidWorks 2009 that can help users maintain and convert AutoCAD legacy data. Included in the course is 2D to 3D model creation, working with AutoCAD data in drawings and converting 3D AutoCAD models.

Intended Audience

AutoCAD users who have adopted SolidWorks as their 3D design tool and need to transfer their AutoCAD legacy data to SolidWorks.

Course Prerequisites

A basic understanding of SolidWorks.

Course Table of Contents

1. AutoCAD Files

AutoCAD Files Introduction

Moving from AutoCAD

Import Options

DWGeditor

Maintaining AutoCAD Files

DWGgateway

2. 2D to 3D Conversion

2D to 3D Conversion Introduction

Import DWG as a Part Sketch

Editing Imported Data

Extracting Sketches

Align Sketches

Extruding in 2D to 3D

Multiple Profiles

Cutting in 2D to 3D

Create Sketch from Selections

Completing a Model

Defining Sketches

Defining Features

Removing Construction Geometry

2D to 3D Conversion

Import DXF as a Part Sketch

Removing Unwanted Data

Creating Profiles

Check Sketch for Feature

Revolving in 2D to 3D

Copy and Paste from DWGeditor

Convert to Solid Model

Generate Features

DXF Conversion 1

DXF Conversion 2

3. AutoCAD Data and Drawings

AutoCAD Data and Drawings Introduction

AutoCAD Drawing

Convert Drawing

Accessing AutoCAD Data

Add Intelligence

Sketch from Drawing

Replace Hatching

Edit Block

Reuse Block Data

Paper Space Drawing

Importing Paper Space Drawings

Resolving Scale Problems

Embed Drawing

Edit Embedded Drawing

Batch Print Drawings

Import Drawing

4. AutoCAD 3D Geometry

AutoCAD 3D Geometry Introduction

Exporting 3D from AutoCAD

Importing 3D from AutoCAD

Feature Recognition

Export / Import Model