SolidWorks IGES Export settings

Use the following steps to set the IGES export settings in SolidWorks before exporting for FeatureCAM:

1. In the SolidWorks menu, select File > Save As.
2. In the Save As dialog, select IGES (*.igs) as the Save as type.
3. Click the Options button. The Export Options dialog opens.
4. In the Output as section, select the IGES solid/surface entities option and select Trimmed Surface(type 144) from the list.
5. Select the IGES wireframe (3D curves) option and select B-Splines (Entity type 126) from the list.
6. For Surface representation/System preference, select ANSYS.
7. From the remaining options, select:
   • Export 3D Curve features
   • Use high trim curve accuracy
   • Save all components of an assembly in one file
   • Flatten assembly hierarchy
8. Click OK to save your settings and close the Export Options dialog.
9. Continue to save your file, or click Cancel to return to SolidWorks.