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.
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)