OBJ Import for SolidWorks is a Wavefront OBJ file import add-in for SolidWorks®. This add-in gives SolidWorks the ability to import geometric data from OBJ files.

OBJ Import for SolidWorks reads polygon mesh data stored in OBJ files and imports it into SolidWorks. A polygon mesh in a OBJ file is comprised of a set of triangular/quad faces. OBJ 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 OBJ Import for SolidWorks will create a closed body feature, otherwise an open surface will be created.

OBJ 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 "OBJImport".

Download & Purchase

Please download a fully functional trial of OBJ 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 OBJ 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 "OBJImport" 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.

(3.34 MB)

($195)

Note: Downloading this software indicates your acceptance to the SYCODE Software License Agreement. OBJ 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 OBJ Import for SolidWorks is an add-in for SolidWorks, it must be loaded into the SolidWorks environment before it can be used. Please follow the simple instructions in the OBJ 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 "OBJImport" submenu to run these new commands. Truly, software made simple!

The 'OBJImport' submenu consists of the following commands:

• Import - Import an OBJ file
• Help - Display the OBJ Import for SolidWorks help file
• Register - Register your copy of OBJ Import for SolidWorks
• About - Display the OBJ Import for SolidWorks About box

The OBJImport submenu

OBJ 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 OBJ File Format

The OBJ file format is a geometry definition file format first developed by Wavefront Technologies for its Advanced Visualizer animation package. The file format is open and has been adopted by other 3D graphics application vendors, making it a universally accepted geometry file format. The OBJ file format is a simple data format that represents 3D geometry alone - namely, the position of each vertex, the texture coordinate associated with a vertex, the normal at each vertex, and the faces that make each polygon.

Customization

If you want OBJ 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.