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What is 3D connect SOLIDWORKS?

3D Interconnect replaces SOLIDWORKS current translation capabilities with new technology and workflows for working with third-party native CAD data in SOLIDWORKS 2017. You can: Insert proprietary CAD data directly into a SOLIDWORKS assembly without converting it to a SOLIDWORKS file.

What is 3D interconnect?

3D Interconnect is a technology from SOLIDWORKS that lets users work with CAD data from different CAD systems without having to use a neutral file export (like IGES).

How do you break a 3D interconnect in SOLIDWORKS?

To break the link from the original part file:

1. In the FeatureManager design tree, right-click the inserted third-party native CAD file and click Break Link.
2. In the dialog box, click one of the following: Yes, break the link (cannot be undone) . Breaks the link of the inserted part file from the original file.

How do I open a JT file in SOLIDWORKS?

To open JT files in SOLIDWORKS:

1. Click Open (Standard toolbar) or File > Open.
2. In the dialog box, in Files of type, select JT (*. jt).
3. In the dialog box, browse to the desired file.
4. Click Open.

How do I convert a STEP file to SOLIDWORKS?

To open STEP, IGES, and ACIS files in SOLIDWORKS:

1. Click Open (Standard toolbar) or File > Open.
2. In the dialog box, in Files of type, select the desired file format: STEP AP203/214/242 (*. …
3. In the dialog box, browse to the desired file.
4. Click Options.
5. In the System Options dialog box, set options including: …
6. Click OK.

How do I remove a link in SOLIDWORKS?

Select one or more file links under the item, then right-click and select Remove Link.

How do you break references in SOLIDWORKS assembly?

Locking and Breaking External References

1. In the FeatureManager design tree: For an individual item, right-click the feature, component, body, or part. …
2. Click External References. …
3. To modify external references, select the external references and click Break Selected, Lock Selected, or Unlock Selected. …
4. Click OK.

What is JT file?

JT (Open CAD file) is a 3D model format developed by Siemens PLM Software that was designed as an open, high-performance, compact, persistent storage format for product data. JT files are used for product visualization, collaboration and data sharing.

What programs can open JT files?

Programs that open JT files

• Siemens PLM NX.
• Siemens PLM Solid Edge.
• Dassault Systemes CATIA.
• Parametric Technology Creo.
• Autodesk Inventor 2022.
• Okino Computer Graphics PolyTrans.

Can SOLIDWORKS export JT files?

July 25, 12. It is now possible to write files to the JT format directly from SolidWorks with our new export plug-in : “SOLIDWORKS 3D to JT”. The export is done very easily from a menu added to SolidWorks interface.