Solidworks gurus... Question for you...

[Froggystyle]

Any Solidworks Gurus out there know how to import a JPG???
I am trying to teach myself to finish off this damn billet work.

[mickeyfinn]

Is Jpeg the only option you have? If so you can "insert" the jpeg and then trace it. Then you can extrude using the sketch. If you have the original in a format which will allow you to export a .dxf file it will go straight in. You need vector graphics to bring it straight in without sketching (tracing) over it.

[Infomaniac]

You might need a Rastor to Vector conversion.
I had Hijaak many moons back that would do that.
Do not have a program that will do that any more.
Let me check with my software folks tomorrow.
We have had smoe folks trying to sell us Solidworks for quite a while now. They left a demo copy.

[Froggystyle]

Actually, my specific problem is that I have an Adobe Illustrator .ai file that I am trying to export to Solidworks. For some reason, it won't let it import, even as a dxf or dwg file. It is killing me..

[wsuwrhr]

Vector conversion program.
wintopo.com
Brian

[mtndewdrops]

Dump SolidWorks and get a seat of Pro/ENGINEER

[THOR]

Froggy,
we use solidworks here all the time. I'll ask the engineers that use it and I'll get back with you.

[Tremor Therapy]

Hey Wes,
Solidworks is the only software we use, and when I called the Engineering Manager and asked your question, he immediately said to save whatever file you have into bitmap format. Use the insert object feature, and viola!
At least thats what he said! Good luck!
Alan

[Froggystyle]

Thanks folks... I will try that.
The other thing I am trying to work on is how to reduce an extrude that I have already done. It is at 1" and I want to bring it down to .75".

[malibuken]

Edit the extrude feature, type in your new value and accept it. (highlite the feature in the manager tree or in the graphics window and right click to edit)