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Points Import for SolidWorks - Point file import add-in for SolidWorks
Points Import
for SolidWorks is a point file import add-in for SolidWorks®. This
add-in gives SolidWorks the ability to import point coordinate data from
text Point files.
Points Import for SolidWorks reads the coordinate data stored in
Point files and imports it into SolidWorks. A Point file is essentially
a text file containing the x, y and z coordinate data of a point on each
line. Points Import for SolidWorks reads this coordinate data and
creates point objects for each points in a SolidWorks document. The
points can be imported as a 3D Sketch in a SolidWorks part or assembly
document or a 2D Sketch in a drawing document. The points can also be
joined by lines or a spline. This is helpful when the points in the
point file are stored in a particular order such as a path of motion of
an object, points on the boundary of an object or hole in an object,
etc.
Points Import for SolidWorks is very easy to use. Once installed, it
automatically loads itself into SolidWorks and adds a new submenu called
"PointsImport" to the SolidWorks menu.
Points Import for SolidWorks comes with detailed documentation as
well as a
tutorial to get you started in the shortest possible time.
If you need any additional information please
contact SYCODE.
The Point File Format
A Point file format is basically a text file containing the x, y and z
coordinates of a point on each line. Usually the coordinates are stored
in the XYZ order. However, points are sometimes stored in the YXZ order.
This is common in survey data where the YXZ order is referred to
Northing, Easting and Elevation. Sometimes each point in the point file
has a point number and/or description. An example of a point file with
points stored in the XYZ order and has point numbers and descriptions.
1,5.678232,3.282384,6.112837,First Point
2,7.802343,6.792039,2.489561,Second Point
3,2.454512,7.453219,3.454865,Third Point
... and so on
Please feel free to call or email us for more information about Point file import add-in for SolidWorks.
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