2d iges files

" The iges files are actually 2d drawings, how do I open these in Solidworks and print them for quoting. "

Hi Jeff,

SW considers 2-d iges to be an obsolete format and there is no good way to do what you need with SolidWorks. I have an old seat of Cadkey on my PentiumIII machine and it is great for that sort of thing. I usually import the 2-d iges over there and clean it up in CK. Then I output dwg files which I can then open up in SW-if necessary. You will need to find somebody with a different software package than SW to help you with this. Good Luck.

jk

Thanks John, I got to looking around here and found our Mechanical Desktop 5 cd. It did install okay on XP and imported the iges files so I was able to plot. Maybe I was a bit quick in canceling the autodesk mantaince contract? Jeff

IGES 2D is not obsolete. SW just never bothered with it. This left SW out of the automotive arena for a long time.

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Hi Paul,

I wasn't saying that it is-just that they TREAT it as if it doesn't even exist. I filed enhancement requests every year for several years on this topic, but with no success.

Missed SWW this year, so didn't get to enjoy your company this time around. San Diego is driving distance, so will try to make it.

jk

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Think theres no way with SW but try the free "Solid Edge 2D drafting" from