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Precise 2-D file import to SWKS

..... "The SCANHOUSINGR1.gxd is the housing part of the scanner depicted in the overlay drawing. It is interesting to note that my customer uses these drawings as the basis of complete solid models using Solidworks. The geometry is simply transferred though exported AutoCAD v14 files generated by General Cadd into Solidworks. The extensive geometric capability of General Cadd makes the optical layout to be easily integrated into the overlay drawing. As capable as Solidworks is for generating drawings from 3d solid models, it lacks the precision and geometric construction capability when it comes to optical design."

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Why are you posting this here ?? And why the obvious uninfromed B.S.

Solidworks is more than accurate enough to model optics. There are 3rd party add ins that deal directly with WS geometry.

And another thing, using imported geometry as the basis for "more accurate" solid models is ludicrous. The only entity types that transfer exactly between any two systems are arcs and lines. Formula generated curves, like those used in optics and airfoils, are reenterpreted by the recieving system and degrade in accuracy.

Mark

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