Re: [mfg-smartcam] Pro-E file format for Smartcam?

[Mark]

I know that there is an option in Pro-E for stripping surface elements or something like that, might take a few experiments..

What I did want to say is yes it is very do-able, I have worked at 2 shops where I recieved and used a LOT of Pro-E iges files in Advanced Production Milling, and the geommetry was just fine....

The only problem I ran into was with IGES Cam Connection.  It would give me errors on some Pro-E IGES files, and I found out what the problem was.  Some versions of Pro-E's IGES translator strip the linefeeds out of the file, confusing Cam Connection.  Simple fix.... read the IGES file into MSWord or equivelent, and simply re-save.

I have all this documented, and will send you samples (if needed) of what the culprit file looks like, and what it needs to look like.


At 08:58 AM 12/3/01 -0500, you wrote:
>I have a customer that is using Pro-E and has volunteered to send a Cad
>file.  I know I can handle any .dxf he can send but I'm leery of requesting
>an .iges file for compatibility concerns.
>
>Can someone recommend what specifically I can request from him as far as
>file format is concerned that will import easily into Smartcam Advanced
>Production Milling.  (note: I also have Autocad LT 98, if it would be of any
>use in conversions)
>
>John Morris