SOLIDWORKS TO Civil 3D?Exporter

A data exchange plugin which creates Native Civil 3D?Blocks from SolidWorks Parts and Assemblies.

AT A GLANCE?

How to Export SolidWorks models to AutoCAD Civil 3D??

The Multi-CAD collaboration is facing multiple challenges. The BIMDeX Data Exchange Ecosystem through its proprietary BXF file format offers a simple yet intuitive solution for the Interoperability challenges.?

 

· SolidWorks to Civil 3D data Exporter/Converter is a simple way of data exchange through plug-in/add-on tool which creates native Civil 3D blocks (.dwg) from SolidWorks parts (.sldprt) and assemblies (.sldasm)

· Exports your SolidWorks model into a BXF file using BXF Exporter Plug-in. Which can be Imported in the Civil 3D platform using BXF Importer Plug-in.

· There will be no loss in geometry or any other meta data, all the associated properties would be brought in and the RGB colors as well.

· The tool supports various industry specific requirements like geometric simplification, parameter data exchange.

· It comes with multilingual support (English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, etc.)?

 

Supported Version:

 

SolidWorks: 2015 - 2021

Civil 3D: 2017 - 2022

 

HOW IT WORKS

SolidWorks to Civil 3D?Workflow

  

 

01

SolidWorks

SLDPRT & SLDASM file Formats

Export the SolidWorks Model to BXF file by using BXF Exporter for SolidWorks

  

 

02

BIMDeX

BXF file Format

BXF file would carry all the designed data information of the model.

 

03

Civil3D

DWG file Format?

Import the BXF file in AutoCAD Civil 3D using the BIMDeX Importer to obtain native Civil 3D Blocks?

 

HOW IS IT DIFFERENT?

SolidWorks to Civil 3D Conversion Features

Expose SolidWorks platform into a Civil 3D environment with easy transfer of SolidWorks model to Civil 3D, other BIM and mechanical software. Control and safe data transfer.

 

Part And Assembly Conversion To Civil 3D Blocks

Convert all your SolidWorks parts and assemblies to native Civil 3D blocks and nested blocks.

 

Configuration Specific Export

Export based on your desired configuration and coordinate system to obtain the required orientation inside Civil 3D.

 

Parameters And Materials

Export models with parameter and material information (RGB colors) and choose only the properties you want to share to protect your proprietary information.

 

Better Geometry Conversion

Obtain non-triangulated solid geometry. Instantiate your parts and maintain the hierarchy inside Civil 3D.

 

More Than Just An Import

Tool have option to import using various import types to maintain model hierarchy in Civil 3D accordingly

 

Easy Operation

Make use of various features to simplify your models with the user-friendly interface combined with easy operation to assist novice and experienced designers alike.

 

Choose Your subscription plan

Whether you are a company of 10 or 10,000 employees, our specially designed packages give you the right tools to reach your goals.

 

 

STANDARD

· Stand Alone License

· Single user

· Unlimited conversions

· Annual Subscription License

· 24/5 Customer Support

 

 

NETWORK

· Network Floating License

· Starts from 5 Users

· Unlimited conversions

· Annual Subscription License

· 24/5 Dedicated Technical Personnel

 

Frequently asked questions

 

What file types are supported?

All SolidWorks Parts (.sldprt) and Assemblies (.sldasm) can be converted to Civil 3D Blocks (.DWG)

 

What type of models can I convert?

Any model type such as Furniture, Lighting, HVAC, MEP Elements, Structural or Architectural components can be converted.

 

What languages do you support?

The tool works in English, German, French, Italian and Spanish environments.

 

Do I need to have both SolidWorks and Civil 3D to do the conversion?

You need to have both the software to use the product. But if you do not, you can opt our CAD translation service, so we would convert your SolidWorks models to AutoCAD for you.

 

Is this a standalone software?

No, this is just an addon plugin tool that will be installed in your existing SolidWorks and Civil 3D environments.

 

How does this differ from the default .dwg Export?

You can export including the part properties, colors as well as all geometry. There will be no loss in any meta data. The hierarchy will be maintained and components will be instantiated.

 

What are the license options available?

We offer Annual subscription, Single User Node Locked license, Network Floating license starting from 5 users and enterprise license options.

 

Is support and maintenance included with the subscription?

Yes, support and maintenance is included with the annual subscription for all our products.