Re: Solid Edge Origin as a Design Tool to feed a CAM Program?

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "Eric Mack" <glee@i...> wrote:
Eric,
I have both Solid Edge origin which is based on V7.0 and the full
version 9.0
Origin can save one model or a 2D drawing. What it can't do is save
two or more models, make an assembly or save a draft drawing once you
have generated a 3D view. Origin plus is likewise disabled as regards
models but you can save a 3D view in draft.
Even with Origins limitations to say it's free they have given away
over a $1000 program.

To answer you questions Origin can save as a STL file which can be
imported into 3D cam programs. Most are many $1,000's but a cheap one
is Millwizard. Demo available at http://www.millwizard.com
It's best to look at the web site to get a better idea of how it
works.
It's a very simple program to use.
Origin can also save as a DXF file which can be imported into other
cam packages like Bobcad, Dolphin or Vector although as these
programs can all draw as good as or if not quicker than Origin there
isn't much point.
Where Origin / Millwizard scores is a cheap and fast way to produce
surfaces as opposed to dimentionally accurate parts.

John S

> First of all, their starter product, Solid-Edge Origin is available
> for free here: http://www.solid-edge.com/Origin/
>
> Solid Edge Origin is a free, limited-function version of their
> complete Solid Edge software. The "Save" is functioning, but the
> software has to be obtained through a CD request and not download .
> It includes 3D modeling of basic parts, a complete 2D drafting
> system, import and export of 2D CAD data, and tutorials.
> Created by Unigraphic Soultions.
>
> Other than running through the tutorial to make a bucket for a
> frontloader, I have not tried to export anything into another
product
> so that I could create tool paths. I do not even know if this
initial
> Free product will allow that. My expeience is limited so I'm not
sure
> of what to look for.
>
> THE NEXT STEP UP, ONCE YOU GET HOOKED, seems to be the Solid Edge
> Origin Plus for $495 at http://www.solid-edge.com/Origin/3d.htm
>
>
>
> Comments welcome and I'm happy to share what I learn.,
>
> -Eric