Again, I suspect it is my own ignorance of FC concepts. If I choose "Ignore instance names", then how will instances be named? Won't I still need to rename them to something meaningful? Does this choice create a path for mass renaming? In short what is the output? Without that information, it is not possible to determine if the choice is helpful.įinally, I am not clear on what the various "Mode" options provide. However I am still confused as how the "Reduce number of objects" works? What does it create the Link arrays from? do I need to create a Link before importing? Do I have to use App::LinkGroup instead of App::Part group in order for this option to work correctly?Īlso what are compounds and shapes (I'm not clear how they related to bodies, parts, etc.)? How far does the expansion go, and what does that mean for using an imported model as part of a new design/assembly? I have already read through that, reviewed the table and followed those links down the rabbit hole. VariCAD viewer allows you to convert DWG to DXF and vice-versa, convert STEP to 3D IGES or STL formats, print 2D DWG, DXF or VariCAD formats and use batch print or batch conversions.
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I have missed the forum, but have been crazy busy this year. VariCAD Viewer is a free viewer, converter and printing software working with 2D DWG, DXF, 3D STEP and 3D/2D VariCAD file formats. ences#STEP (table need to be expanded).įirst off, good to see you again my friend. I think there are more recent ones on this subject.Īnyway, uwestoehr (IIRC) did a good work on explaining these options some time ago. Whether you are involved in commercial manufacture, purchasing, a maker or a student, eDrawings Viewer helps you to communicate, share and collaborate with high fidelity 3D data with an easily shareable lightweight file in its own viewer. For anyone who needs to view and interrogate 3D design data. Autodesk Viewer is a free online viewer for 2D and 3D. Free design interrogation with eDrawings Viewer. Step 4 STP File Browser will generate a preview of STEP files (.stp &. Step 1 Run the DWG Browser application once installed, click on File menu and select Open. Step 2 Click on File and Select the Open button to add.
A bit strange to bump a 2.5 year old topic. Step 1 Go to Start All Programs STP Viewer to launch the software.