I have a .3ds model that I need to combine with solidworks parts. I converted the .3ds model to vrml, but I can have it in many formats. It comes from a program called Vertex
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if that matters.Anyway, I'm able to import the file into SolidWorks, but I'm not able to create a section view of it. Is it just not possible to create a section view from non-solid bodies? If not, how can I turn the mesh into a solid body? From the import options, it only imports as Graphics Body - all the other options give a "model exceeds dimensional limits" error.
thanks in advance, Ewout