SolidWorks File Reader

The SolidWorks file reader uses Inventor Server to load models created in SolidWorks (versions 2003 to 2012). The file reader supports assembly and part files, solids, multi-solids, surfaces, and more.

You cannot customize the SolidWorks file reader in the Options Editor.

The following types of SolidWorks files can be loaded:

• *.prt (part)
• *.sldprt (part)
• *.asm (assembly)
• *.sldasm (assembly)

Supported Entities

• Topology
• Curve
• Surface
• Point
• Transformation (only RGB is supported)
• Material
• Color
• Visibility
• Configuration

Unsupported Entities

• User Coordinate System
• Design Table
• Annotation
• Dimensions