Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Vector cad import

I just tried importing an IGES file into Vector and it worked fine. I
didn't know it had this capability since it's not one of the options under
File - Open. Do a File - Open and for the file type select "all files
*.*" - select your IGES file and it should open up the geometry.

Fred, you should definitely make everyone aware that you can import IGES
files. I have the Vector demo running to see if I wanted to take the plunge
from BobCad. The only thing holding me back was the (assumed) lack of
ability to import IGES. Now that I see that Vector can import IGES, I'll be
ordering up Vector!

Thanks for the prodding, Elliot!

James

----- Original Message -----
From: "Elliot Burke" <elliot@...>
To: "CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO" <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, April 05, 2002 3:33 PM
Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Vector cad import


> Does Vector import solids?
> In particular I can generate IGES, STEP. Can also make STL files, but I'd
> rather use the others formats.
> Any opinions on how well this import works?
>
> BobCAD can import IGES files, but even the V18 demo I just downloaded
looks
> unfinished. It does have a few nice features, which I haven't tested yet.
>
> The low priced Dolphin software seems very limited, is it really 2D?
>
> Can anyone recommend a low priced CAD CAM program with solid import
> capability?
> After creating my parts in SolidWorks I don't want to have to recreate
them
> in another program with greatly reduced power.
>
> Thanks to all CADCAM program evaluators!
>
> Elliot