SOLIDWORKS (.sldprt/.sldasm) import
SOLIDWORKS is a 3-D mechanical CAD (computer-aided design) program that runs on Microsoft Windows and is being developed by Dassault Systèmes SOLIDWORKS Corp., a subsidiary of Dassault Systèmes, S. A. (Vélizy, France).
When opening SOLIDWORKS assembly files, the referenced part files must be in the same folder as the assembly file. Rhino 8 reads SOLIDWORKS file formats up to version 2023.
Import
To open, import or insert a file
SOLIDWORKS Import Options
Import Parts as blocks
Imports parts of a SOLIDWORKS assembly as linked blocks. When disabled, parts are imported as objects.
Map SOLIDWORKS Y to Rhino Z
Rotates the model on import so that the z direction is up.
Always use these settings. Do not show this dialog again.
Saves the current settings and turns off the dialog display.
To turn the message back on
See also: ResetMessageBoxes command.