Hello,
Im trying to create a 3d model from a series of 2d contour data. I have each contour as a set of XYZ coordinates, and I want to import those coordinates into solidworks to build a model. I tried to use the curve from XYZ points method, but it seems Im unable to extrude that.
I might just be missing something too heh...
-Thanks
Your curve is 3D. Project your curve on a sketch ("convert entity"), then you can extrude it. I made a macro some time ago to handle multiple curves a once. If you e-mail me your data, I'll check it works with it and send you the macro.
This was asked for in a Solid Modeling round table by several attendees back in New Orleans at SWW2000. Guess it takes a while to get through the system.
T> Hello,
This is possible to do in SW. after your curves are imported into SW, click New 3D sketch and convert thier entities into 3D sketch entities using "Convert Entities" tool. You can then extrude them as surfaces or solid profiles. Please check out 2009 for the import of multiple curves issue.
Mark
This capability was introduced with SW2004.
Mark
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