Convert SLDASM to IGES

What is SLDASM file?

The .SLDASM file extension is a 3D assembly file created with SolidWorks 3D CAD software. This format is commonly used for creating documents that are imputed into CNC machines and 3D printers. With this format, 3D assemblies can be saved or opened using SolidWorks, which is a full-featured, professional 3D mechanical engineering application from Dassault Systèmes. 3D assembly files are used to simulate the components of an actual product before it is physically created. [ ⏩ ] SLDASM file extension

What is IGES file?

The IGES (.igs) file extension is a CAD file used for parametric, interoperable 3D modeling and data exchange. It stands for Initial Graphics Exchange Specification and was developed by the United States Air Force to define a common format that can be imported and exported into major CAD systems, including Autodesk AutoCAD, Solidworks, Creo, and Catia. [ ⏩ ] IGES file extension

How to convert the file from SLDASM to IGES?

To successfully convert the SLDASM file to IGES, you should install one of the applications from the list. After installing the software, open the program and select the file you want to convert (file-name.SLDASM). The next step is to select the target format from the list, in this case IGES (usually converters allow you to convert to several different formats, so check out their features - maybe one of the available formats will suit you more than IGES).

What is a file conversion?

A data conversion is normally an automated process to some extent. The effect of the operation of one program is automatically the input product of another application. If that does not happen we need to help the process a little bit and convert the file on our own, e.g. SLDASM to IGES. To obtain a matched structure of the data, it is necessary to use an appropriate converter.

Program for converting SLDASM files to IGES files is a kind of a "binary code translator" compensating for the differences in the code or translating it in such a way so that another application could use it. For us, as users, the visible change will be only another file extension. (After converting the file, it will be the extension IGES, while before this step we had the SLDASM file). For the programs, the difference is on a much higher level – either the application will be able to open a new IGES file, or not.

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