CAD Viewers: Delcam Exchange

What type of files can Delcam Exchange open?
•DWG, DXF
•SOLID EDGE PAR (PART)
•CREO (PRT.#, AND
ASM.#
•CATIA
•PARASOLID, STEP, IGS
•STL
•NX (PRT)

Delcam Exchange Features and Limitations:

• NO MEASUREMENT CAPABILITIES
• ROTATE AND SIZE MODELS
• SETTINGS MAY BE ADJUSTED FOR FILE IMPORT
• SOME PROBLEMS WHEN IMPORTING CREO (PRO-E) ASSEMBLIES (MISSING PARTS)
• HOWEVER, THE SOFTWARE SHOWS ERROR REPORT FOR TROUBLESHOOTING IMPORT.
• VIEW MODELS AS SOLID (NOT WIREFORM)
• BE CAREFUL NOT TO ORDER FILE TRANSLATION FROM WEB SITE ($$$). 
• DELCAM POWERSHAPE:
• THIS IS A VERSION OF E DRAWINGS.
• ALLOWS SOME ON SCREEN MEASUREMENT.
• REQUIRES REGISTRATION (FREE).
• USE ‘IMPORT’ COMMAND (UNDER FILE) TO OPEN FILES
• SAME INPUT AS DELCAM EXHCHANGE BUT HAS TROUBLE IMPORTING NATIVE MODELS
• – WON’T OPEN PRO-E,
• – PROBLEMS WITH SOME SOLID EDGE PAR FILES, ETC
•  DelcamExchange (IGS,STEP, PART FILES)
  http://www.delcam.com/general/software/exchange.asp   

CAD Viewers: Solid Edge Viewer (SE)

Viewer for Solid Edge CAD Files
What type of files can Solid Edge Viewer read?

• part, (.par)
• Sheet metal (.psm)
• assembly models (.asm)
• Weldment assemblies (pwd)
• Draft or drawing files (.dft)
• Drawing files (.dwg, .dft)
• 3D viewing and file sharing CAD models (JT)
• Packaged collaboration files (pcf) for NX and SE
• Metafile documents (Microsoft) CGM
• JT files

Solid Edge Viewer Controls and Limitations

• Rotate, size, or fit to window by selecting desired view control button from above the pressing left mouse button and dragging.
• Printing of model picture or drawings are allowed
• Cannot save files
• Cannot measure drawings or models
• Can hide or view individual components in an assembly model
• Cannot view Parasolid, IGS, or Step files

Solid Edge 2D Drafting

• Stand Alone Drafting Software
• Similar to AutoCAD lite.
• Complete 2d Drafting Capabilities.
• Opens and saves documents as dft, dwg, dxf, 2D IGS
• Save documents as dwg or dxf if they are to be distributed.
• Can print drawings with included pdf printer. (SAVE AS pdf)
• Tutorial are available

Solid Edge 2D Drafting Software
(with included 2D/3D Solid Edge Viewer )

• Software should be downloaded directly from the Siemens Site
• Solid Edge Viewer Comes with the 2D software.
• If you already have an existing SE Viewer loaded on your computer, you’ll need to uninstall it prior to installing the updated viewer. 
• *Solid Edge Viewer (PART, ASM, DRT)
  http://www.plm.automation.siemens.com/en_us/products/velocity/solidedge/forms/solid_edge_free_2d_2.cfm