SolidWorks File Reader

The SolidWorks file reader uses Inventor Server to load models created in SolidWorks. 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:

Supported Entities

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

Unsupported Entities

  • User Coordinate System
  • Design Table
  • Annotation
  • Dimensions