DWG Import for SolidWorks is an AutoCAD DWG file import add-in for SolidWorks®. It gives SolidWorks the ability to import solid objects from AutoCAD DWG files as solids models in SolidWorks.

DWG Import for SolidWorks has the ability to read 3d solid geometric data such as ACIS 3d solids, bodies and regions in an AutoCAD DWG file and create corresponding 3d solid models in an SolidWorks part document. This add-in supports DWG files upto the latest version of AutoCAD.

DWG Import for SolidWorks is very easy to use. It adds new commands to SolidWorks. Once installed, it automatically loads itself into SolidWorks and adds a new submenu called "DWGImport" to the SolidWorks menu containing these newly added commands.


Pricing

DWG Import for SolidWorks is priced at 195 EUR only. This is the price of a single user license. For your bulk-licensing needs please contact us.


Installation & Usage

Since DWG Import for SolidWorks is a add-in for SolidWorks, it must be loaded into the SolidWorks environment before it can be used. Please follow the simple instructions in the DWG Import for SolidWorks ReadMe document which is copied into the installation folder. After you have loaded the add-in file into SolidWorks, Simply click on the menu items in the "DWGImport" submenu to run these new commands. Truly, Software made simple!

The 'DWGImport' submenu consists of the following commands:

• Import - Imports a DWG file
• Help - Displays the DWG Import for SolidWorks help file
• Register - Registers your copy of DWG Import for SolidWorks
• About - Displays the DWG Import for SolidWorks About box

DWG Import for SolidWorks comes with detailed documentation for each command as well as a  tutorial to get you started in the shortest possible time. There is also an online version of the help file which you can view by clicking the link below.

Online Help



The DWG File Format

DWG is a format used for storing two and three dimensional design data and metadata. It is the native format for the AutoCAD Computer Aided Design package, as well as IntelliCAD (and its variants), and PowerCAD. DWG is supported non-natively by several hundred other software applications.
 
DWG (denoted by the .dwg filename extension) was the native file format for the Interact CAD package, developed by Mike Riddle in the late 1970s, and subsequently licensed by Autodesk in 1982 as the basis for AutoCAD. From 1982 to 2007, Autodesk created versions of AutoCAD which wrote no less than 18 major variants of the DWG file format, none of which it publicly documented.

The DWG format, has become a de facto standard for CAD drawing interoperability. It has been estimated that there are in excess of two to four billion DWG files in existence.

The DWGImport submenu

Download & Purchase

Please download a fully functional trial of DWG Import for SolidWorks by clicking on the "Download" link below. We are confident that during the trial period (10 days or runs, whichever is earlier) you will find DWG Import for SolidWorks extremely useful. Later when you decide to buy the software please return to this page and click the "Buy" link to place your order. In the order process you will be asked to enter the Lock that appears in the product registration dialog box (which appears when you run any of the "DWGImport" commands). We will create and send you your Key by e-mail within one business day. To avoid disruption in your workflow we urge you to place your order before the trial period ends.

Note: Downloading this software indicates your acceptance to the SYCODE Software License Agreement.

Download DWG Import for SolidWorks (1.2 MB)

Buy DWG Import for SolidWorks (195 EUR)


Customization

If you want DWG Import for SolidWorks to work in a different way to suit your workflow, do let us know. We will customize the add-in to suit your needs.