geomagic design x tutorial alt 1 worksheet

If this file is opened in a fresh SOLIDWORKS session on my system, it will not reference the original files, so long as they are not already resident in memory and as long as I left all of the boxes checked for each component name along the left hand column.

The resulting zip file that is generated includes all of the files along with their updated references. We can rename this zip file to any name we choose. By default, the zip file will take on the name of the assembly or drawing that was chosen for the Pack and Go. If the flatten option is deselected, the resulting zip will contain sub-folders similar to the original folder locations for each respective part and subassembly. I also typically leave the box checked for “Flatten to single folder”.

If I’m going to share data with another user and it’s important to include all assemblies, parts and drawings, I’ll check the box in the upper left to “Include Drawings” and I’ll hit the radio button to “Save to Zip file”. This is found under File > Pack and Go…įigure 2: First Way to Launch Pack and GoĪ view of the default interface settings is shown below. I typically launch the Pack and Go feature from within a SOLIDWORKS session (I will list an alternate method below). It’s important to note that there are multiple ways to launch Pack and Go. It’s painful to go back time and time again asking for more files and embarrassing if you were the person neglecting to send some of the data. Your colleague or customer simply missed it when gathering up the data set. You might browse for the file and spend time searching, but it’s just not there. How many times have you asked for, or received an assembly file from another user and you see the dreaded message regarding missing files in Figure 1? Scenario 1: Duplication of a data set for sharing or repurposing It’s true that these tasks can be done outside of Pack and Go, but I think you’ll find that through the use of Pack and Go, these processes will be completed faster and you will have fewer problems with mixed up file references.

Organizing a data set by renaming multiple files simultaneously.

Duplication of a data set for sharing or repurposing.

In this blog, I’ll take you through two scenarios: I’ve been providing SOLIDWORKS tech support for nearly 14 years and it’s fun to show unsuspecting users Pack and Go. Included in every release of SOLIDWORKS since then, this feature is still very useful today. In my opinion, one of the better file management features in SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD is Pack and Go, which was introduced around 2007.

Geomagic design x tutorial alt 1 worksheet