Could someone point me to a software that can input SW assemblies, explode and/or move and hide components, and output a drawing view to be used in a maintenance manual?
TIA
JM
Could someone point me to a software that can input SW assemblies, explode and/or move and hide components, and output a drawing view to be used in a maintenance manual?
TIA
JM
Sounds like SolidWorks is what you are looking for....
John Harland
We use SolidWorks for that.
For simple assemblies you can use eDrawings, with this program you can open Solidworks assemblies. Hide, make transparant and move components. Output can be done by save-as JPG (or print to pdf). eDrawings can be downloaded for free from solidworks.com website. \/\/im
I'd be surprised if that gave him what he needs, though I'm on SW2004, so maybe eDrawings has been enhanced since then.
Yes, you can move parts around to "explode" the assembly, but this is only a temporary dragging (i.e. no real control) out of their normal position and cannot be saved - the components will be back in their original positions when you reopen the file.
Regards, John Harland
Try this site.
They are one of SolidWorks partners.
Speaking if which, you might want to check out the SoildWorks web site for more partners.
Another company is Quadrispace
Len
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