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Solidworks to blender

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    Rodney Zamora
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If you're a fan of both SolidWorks and Blender, you might be wondering how to convert your SolidWorks models into Blender. Luckily, there's a handy tool that can help you do just that!

The tool is called solid2blend, and it's available for free on GitHub. Once you've downloaded and installed it, simply open up your SolidWorks model in Blender. Then, go to File > Import > SolidWorks (.sldasm or .sldprt).

Select your SolidWorks file, and click Open. solid2blend will then convert your model into a Blender-compatible format. You can then edit and render your model as you would any other Blender model!

So if you're a fan of both SolidWorks and Blender, be sure to check out solid2blend. It's a great way to get the best of both worlds!

Q: Can I open SolidWorks files in Blender?

A: There is no direct import for SolidWorks files into Blender, but there are a few ways to get your SolidWorks data into Blender. One way is to export your SolidWorks model as an .stl file, and then import that .stl file into Blender. Another way is to use a third-party plugin like FreeCAD to convert your SolidWorks model into a format that Blender can import, such as .obj or .dae.

Q: How do I render a SolidWorks part in Blender?

A: Open the scene that contains the SolidWorks part.

In the SolidWorks part, select the surfaces that you want to render.

In the Blender toolbar, select the "Render" button.

In the "Render" menu, select "SolidWorks".

In the SolidWorks rendering dialog, select the desired options and click "OK".

Q: Can I use Blender instead of SolidWorks?

A: Blender can be used instead of SolidWorks in some cases, but it is not as fully featured as SolidWorks.

Q: How do I convert SolidWorks to FBX?

A: There is no built-in converter for this file format. However, there are many ways to convert SolidWorks files to FBX format. One way is to use a third-party converter tool.