How do I save a SolidWorks file as Parasolid?

Does SOLIDWORKS use Parasolid?

The Parasolid translator imports Parasolid text files or binary files as SOLIDWORKS documents. The Parasolid translator imports files with the extension .

What is a Parasolid file in SOLIDWORKS?

The Parasolid translator exports SOLIDWORKS part or assembly documents as Parasolid text files or binary files. Binary files are smaller than text files, but binary files are not supported in some target applications.

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.

Which is better STEP or Parasolid?

Parasolid allows for surface edges to be defined by adjacent faces. STEP files have rigid, curve-based definitions of face edges. Generally, parasolid is better in SW, as SW is driven by the Parasolid kernel. Sometimes STEP files can be improved by exporting as STEP203 and re-importing.

Can Fusion 360 export Parasolid?

Fusion 360 does not support exporting a design in the parasolid format. However, you can import a parasolid file into Fusion.

Who owns Parasolid?

Parasolid is a geometric modeling kernel originally developed by Shape Data Limited, now owned and developed by Siemens Digital Industries Software, which can be licensed by other companies for use in their 3D computer graphics software products.

Can you save a Solidworks file as an older version?

A model from an earlier version of SOLIDWORKS is automatically converted to the newer version of SOLIDWORKS when you save it. You cannot do a save as to an earlier version, and you cannot open the newer version with an older version of SOLIDWORKS, with one exception.

What is the difference between Parasolid and Parasolid binary?

The Parasolid translator exports SolidWorks part or assembly documents as Parasolid text files or binary files. Binary files are smaller than text files, but binary files are not supported in some target applications.

Is IGES a Parasolid?

A Parasolid file, usually called a Parasolid X_T file, contains geometry in their native format. I suggest you try www.parasolid.com. IGES is an acronym for Initial Graphics Exchange Specification, a standardized file format for exchanging CAD data.

Can Solidworks open X_T files?

You can set the export options when you export SOLIDWORKS part or assembly documents as Parasolid files. To set the Parasolid export options: Open the SOLIDWORKS document that you want to export as a Parasolid file.
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Parasolid Export Options.

What is an X_T file extension?

X_T file extensions are referred to as both Parasolid Model Part files or modeller transmit files. They’re essentially text-based and used with different CAD programs that read them to identify the geometry, color, and other details of 3D models.