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  1. 06-24-2007, 10:15 PM #1
    skydivebase
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    Solidworks to Mastercam (greenhorn)

    I need to save a 2d part file and bring it into MastercamX. All I really need is the 2D info once in mastercam. Whats the best file type option for this?

    It seems if I make a drawing in Solidworks and then don't make it a solid I get an error if I try to bring the solidworks file into Mastercam.

    I know that I'm doing something fundamentally wrong here but if you guys could steer me in the right direction that would be grand.


    GH
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  2. 06-25-2007, 01:38 AM #2
    clembrant
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    create a new drawing(.slddrw). this will give you a 2d drawing. get rid of anything you don't want to cut and save it as a dxf. make sure your scale is 1:1.
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  3. 06-25-2007, 09:29 AM #3
    skydivebase
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    cheers

    I'll have a go at that,

    Thanks
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  4. 08-01-2007, 01:26 AM #4
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    MasterCams web site has a support section that has an update to import SW files.

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