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Is it possible to create SolidWorks files (i.e. *.stl, *.sldasm, *.sldprt, *.stp) from Autodesk 3Ds Max?

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I use 3ds max with architectural CAD programs, like ArchiCAD and Revit (so I am not absolutely sure), and I doubt it is possible. Autodesk aims to lock users into using their products, but you should be able to export a basic interchange format like .dxf which you can use a template in SolidWorks.

You may also be able to find third-party conversion tools that can do it. They are usually pretty expensive, but the time-limited trial versions may be sufficient.

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3ds Max can export the following formats:

(for unsupported formats, I recommend getting okino polytrans)

EXPORT:

  • 3D Studio (*.3DS)
  • Adobe Illustrator (*.AI)
  • ASCII Scene Export (*.ASE)
  • Lightscape - Material (*.ATR), Blocks (*.BLK), Parameter (*.DF), Layers (*.LAY), Preparation (*.LP), View (*.VW)
  • Autodesk DWF (*.DWF)
  • Autocad DWG (*.DWG)
  • Autocad DXF (*.DXF)
  • Autodesk FBX (*.FBX, *.DAE)
  • Motion Analysis HTR File (*.HTR)
  • IGES (*.IGS)
  • JSR-184 (*.M3G)
  • Wavefront Object (*.OBJ) and Material (*.MTL)
  • StereoLitho (*.STL)
  • Shockwave 3D (*.W3D)
  • VRML97 (*.WRL)

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