BIMDEX
AutoCAD Plant 3D to SolidWorks Exporter
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.
A data exchange plugin which creates SolidWorks Parts & Assemblies from AutoCAD plant3D model. Also, provides lot of customized options for the user.
At a Glance
How to Export AutoCAD Plant 3D models to SolidWorks?
How It Works
AutoCAD Plant 3D to SolidWorks Conversion Workflow
01
AutoCAD Plant 3D
DWG file Format
Export the Plant 3D Model to BXF file by using BXF Exporter for AutoCAD Plant 3D
02
BIMDeX
BXF file Format
BBXF file would carry all the designed data information of the model.
03
SolidWorks
SLDPRT & SLDASM file Formats
Import the BXF file in SolidWorks using the BIMDeX Importer to obtain native SolidWorks Parts & Assemblies
How Is It Different?
AutoCAD Plant 3D to SolidWorks Conversion Features
Expose AutoCAD Plant3D platform into 3D CAD Design environment with easy transfer of Plant3D models to SolidWorks and other mechanical software. Control and safe data transfer.
Plant3D To Part/Assembly
Convert all your Plant3D geometries, blocks & xref's to native solidWorks parts & Assemblies.
Exclusion / Simplification Options
User can exclude the components from Export based on Layer and Block Name.
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User can exclude the components from Export based on Layer and Block Name.
Exclusion & Grouping Options
Option to exclude Xref's, Locked & Hidden Components. Can exclude orphan geometries as well. Components can be grouped based on Layer Name & Object Type.
Transferring Geometry
100% accuracy in exporting geometries.
Blocks & Groups will be exported as Sub Assemblies & Parts.
Maintaining Instantiation for providing more desirable output.
Metadata Information
All the metadata information from Plant3D model can be transferred to SolidWorks.
Model Hierarchy
Hierarchy of the model can be controlled by the user during Import based on their requirement.
Export based on Coordinates
User can export the Plant3D model based on WCS or UCS based on the requirement.
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Frequently asked questions
All AutoCAD Plant 3D Block (.dwg) files can be converted to
SolidWorks Parts (.sldprt) and Assemblies (.sldasm) files.
Any model type such as Lighting, Industiral, HVAC, MEP
Elements, Structural or Architectural components can be converted.
The tool works in English, German, French, Italian and
Spanish environments.
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
AutoCAD Plant 3D models to SolidWorks for you.
No, this is just an addon plugin tool that will be installed
in your existing AutoCAD Plant 3D and SolidWorks environments.
You can export models including colors, parameters and
hierarchy. There will be no loss in geometry. The model will not just be one
bulk. Also AutoCAD Plant 3D blocks can be grouped based on their layers as well.
You can either raise an enquiry through the web form or
contact sales@bim-dex.com with your requirement. One of our representatives will
get in touch with you and assist you accordingly.
You can either purchase the product from us directly by
reaching us at sales@bim-dex.com or through on of our approved re-sellers in
your region. Please refer to the "Resellers" page in the "Contacts" menu for the
list of our re-sellers.
We offer Annual subscription, Single User Node Locked
license, Network Floating license starting from 5 users and enterprise license
options. Please reach out to sales@bim-dex.com for more information on product
licensing and pricing.
Yes, support and maintenance is included with the annual
subscription for all our products.