IGS files into CW software?

[jkpq45]

I have 3D models (in IGS format, typically used by Solidworks) that I'd like to import into the CW software. Has anyone done this? I assume there's a way to transmit the file into DXF, then use the DXF importer, but I'm listening to the experts!

Thanks,
jkpq45

[lynnfrwd]

Unless STL Importer is the appropriate software. Are these 3d models or 2d vectors? STL for 3d; DXF for 2d.

[jkpq45]

The 3D models I have are in IGS format--found a piece of software called Rhino 3D (http://www.rhino3d.com/download.htm) and we'll see if I can convert to STL.

[lynnfrwd]

You may have to do either "Export As" or "Save As".

[jkpq45]

Found a 3D image on grabcad.com of a rifle stock--used Rhino3D to convert to STL. Can someone convert the STL to a Carvewright software file, or is that against the terms of service? I don't own the STL converter/importer myself, so I wouldn't know.

Just a noob trying to learn--thanks for all the guidance!
jkpq45

edit: Tried uploading the STL but it's too large at ~23 MB. Back to the drawing board, so to speak.

edit: See post #38 for IGS file (3D image I started with.)

[fwharris]

Found a 3D image on grabcad.com of a rifle stock--used Rhino3D to convert to STL. Can someone convert the STL to a Carvewright software file, or is that against the terms of service? I don't own the STL converter/importer myself, so I wouldn't know.

Just a noob trying to learn--thanks for all the guidance!
jkpq45

edit: Tried uploading the STL but it's too large at ~23 MB. Back to the drawing board, so to speak.

Will it zip? or upload it to a file sharing site (mediafire.com) and post a link

[jkpq45]

Hello Mr. Harris,

edit: See post #38 for IGS file (3D image I started with.)

Thanks,
jkpq45

[fwharris]

Hello Mr. Harris,

Here's a link to the file in question:

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9CV...NabUpBeE0/edit

Thanks,
jkpq45

I had to request access to the file..

[jkpq45]

All fixed, sir.

[fwharris]

I imported it but it does not look like a gun stock to me..

Screen capture of the import.