Can Onshape open Parasolid files?

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What file format does Onshape use?

The origin and format of the data comes into play with how Onshape translates it: Data from most systems imports via a universal format like ACIS, JT, STEP, IGES, Parasolid, OBJ, or STL. For AutoCAD solids the best import format is ACIS, and all 2D data is imported to DWG or DXF.

Which export formats are available for drawings in Onshape?

Sketches can be exported to DWG and DXF formats. Planar faces can be exported to DWG and DXF formats. Flattened views of sheet metal models can be exported to DWG and DXF formats. You can use metadata to name export files, see the Export rules subheading in your plan’s Managing Your Onshape Plan topic.

How do I import Assembly to Onshape?

To import your assembly into Onshape, simply click the “Import Document files” command from the Documents page and select the appropriate file.

What files can Onshape open?

Onshape can import the following file types to Part Studios:

Parasolid.
ACIS.
STEP.
IGES.
CATIA v4.
CATIA v5.
CATIA v6.
SolidWorks.

What is a Parasolid file?

Parasolid files are used by the geometric modeling kernel currently owned by Siemens and used in CAD, CAD exchange, CAM, CAE, and product visualization. Licensed and used in over 350+ applications such as NX, SolidWorks, SolidEdge, MasterCAM, Onshape, and others.

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Is Onshape better than Solidworks?

In Solidworks most of the features are separated out into their own selectable options. Whereas in Onshape most features are a layer or two deep.

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Pros
Solidworks	Onshape
More integrated analysis tools	Faster to start parts/assemblies

Can you export a SVG from Onshape?

You can create views of the model (or an assembly) and you can right-click on a drawing view, then there’s an option to make sketches visible as well. Once you have a drawing, you can export the whole thing as SVG, DXF, PDF, and other formats as well.

Can you download an Onshape file?

Tap the menu icon next to the tab and tap Download. Download copies the file in its current format to your local machine, giving it the same name and file type. You are able to import and download any non-native file type into and out of Onshape.