Can SolidWorks export a 3D model to a DWG format???

[StykFacE]

Is this possible? I had a conference call today with a company in Germany that we're doing lots of work for and they use SolidWorks about 70% of the time, and he didn't know if this could be done or not because he's more of a manager, and not one of the designers. That would help me out tremendously if it can though in future projects.

Thanks.... :)

[ReMark]

I read that Solidworks can do a "save as" to DWG or DXF file formats.

I also found a program called DWG Export for Solidworks 1.0. It's available here:

http://www.brothersoft.com/dwg-export-for-solidworks-97993.html

[Bloodwig80]

tell him to get eDrawings from the SW website for free.

save your model as an eassembly.

[Lazer]

Nope a Solidworks model cannot save as a .DWG but you can save it as a .SAT and this open in Autocad as a dumb solid.

[Lazer]

Just one thing, you can place the 3d model in the solidworks 2d drawing layout and generate all the views you need, then save as a .dwg and open it in Autocad.