3DM Import for SolidWorks is a Rhinoceros (.3dm) file import add-in for SolidWorks®. This add-in gives SolidWorks the ability to import geometric data from 3DM files.

3DM Import for SolidWorks reads polygon mesh and curve data stored in 3DM files and imports it into SolidWorks. A polygon mesh in a 3DM file is comprised of a set of triangular/quad faces. 3DM Import for SolidWorks creates trimmed planar surfaces for each triangle/quad and knits them together to create a body. If the polygon mesh is closed (i.e. it does not contain boundary edges) then 3DM Import for SolidWorks will create a closed body feature, otherwise an open surface will be created. You can also import the polygon mesh as a 3D Sketch. The curves can be imported as a 3D Sketch in a part document, a 3D Sketch in an assembly document or 2D Curves in a drawing document.

3DM Import for SolidWorks is very easy to use as it adds new commands to SolidWorks. It also adds a submenu to the SolidWorks menu called "3DMImport".

Download & Purchase

Please download a fully functional trial of 3DM 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 3DM 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 "3DMImport" 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.

(3.37 MB)

($195)

Note: Downloading this software indicates your acceptance to the SYCODE Software License Agreement. 3DM Import for SolidWorks is priced at $195 only. This is the price of a single user license. For your bulk-licensing needs please contact us.

Installation & Usage

Since 3DM Import for SolidWorks is a plug-in for SolidWorks, it must be loaded into the SolidWorks environment before it can be used. Please follow the simple instructions in the 3DM Import for SolidWorks ReadMe document which is copied into the installation folder. After you have loaded the plug-in file into SolidWorks, Simply click on the menu items in the "3DMImport" sub menu to run these new commands. Truly, software made simple!

The '3DMImport' submenu consists of the following commands:

• Import - Import a 3DM file
  
  
• Help - Display the 3DM Import for SolidWorks help file
  
  
• Register - Register your copy of 3DM Import for SolidWorks
  
  
• About - Display the 3DM Import for SolidWorks About box

The 3DMImport submenu

3DM 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 3DM File Format

The 3DM (3D Model) file format is the native file format of Rhinoceros, the NURBS modeling software from Robert McNeel & Associates. The OpenNURBS Initiative was founded by Robert McNeel & Associates in January 2000, with the sole purpose of providing CAD, CAM, CAE and computer graphics software users reliable methods for transferring 3D geometry between applications via the 3DM file format. TerrainCAD, our terrain generation, editing and modeling software, also uses the 3DM file format as its native file format.

Customization

If you want 3DM 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.