Import/Export There are two lessons in this tutorial: Import/Export Basics: Guides you through importing a gasket and logo, then exporting the model as a different file type. Diagnosing and Repairing Import Errors: Guides you through repairing common import errors using Import Diagnostics and other tools. Contents Import/Export Basics This lesson guides you through the import of a gasket and company logo, and demonstrates the following: Importing an IGES File You can import files to the SOLIDWORKS software from other applications. The geometry and structure of the resulting SOLIDWORKS model matches that of the model in the source application. Inserting a DXF File You can insert a DXF or DWG file directly into the SOLIDWORKS document. The DXF file that you insert in this lesson contains the company logo for a fictitious company, Rainbow Corporation. The gasket file should still be open. Repositioning the Sketch Entities Now reposition the inserted sketch entities. Extruding the Company Logo To finish the part, extrude the company logo into the gasket. Changing the Extrusion Color Now change the color of the new extrusion. Editing Imported Features You can replace an imported feature with geometry from a new file. In this example, you replace the gasket with another gasket that has a larger central hole. Exporting an STL File You can save a SOLIDWORKS part document as an STL file. The STL format is intended for transfer to rapid prototyping machines. Diagnosing and Repairing Import Errors This lesson guides you through diagnosing and repairing common import errors using these tools: Using the Import Diagnostics Tool Inconsistencies can occur when you import geometry from another design system. You need to check, and sometimes repair, imported files. You can use Import Diagnostics to identify and repair problems with imported geometry. Repairing Gaps and Faces Correcting Repair Errors Import Diagnostics mistakenly filled some surfaces during healing. You can delete these surfaces using Import Diagnostics. Recreating Missing Fillets Import Diagnostics reports that four gaps remain because there are two missing fillets for each screw hole. Thickening the Model In this lesson, you repaired all faulty faces and gaps using the Import Diagnostics and fillet features. You can therefore thicken the model to turn it into a solid model. Parent topicBasic Techniques Fillet Features Revolve and Sweep Features Pattern Features Loft Features Surfaces Sheet Metal Sheet Metal: Forming Tools Design Tables Assembly Mates SOLIDWORKS Toolbox Customization