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How to convert PDMS 3D Model to AutoCAD DWG 13 AUG First of all, I want to make a disclaimer that this method only works for simple models such as an equipment. Larger files will cause problems during opening of the DXF file. Software you need to have in your PC prior to conversion: 1. PDMS (of course)
2. AutoCAD (or other software that can open DXF and DWG file) 3. Naviswork Manage or Simulate (not Naviswork Freedom)
4. Autodesk FBX (do a Google search with keyword “ x to dxf”) It’s a free software. You can download from Autodesk website. These are the steps:
1. Open PDMS Design application and decide what element you want to export.
2. Rename the element and all elements under it so that all elements to be named. Use a macro to speed up the process. Skipping this step will cause error during opening the DXF file.
3. Select menu Export –> Create and export the element into an RVM file.
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4. Open the RVM file in Naviswork Manage/Simulate
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5. Export into FBX format
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6. Turn off the Texture, Lights, and Cameras option. and press OK and save the FBX file.
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7. Open Autodesk FBX Converter
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8. Add the FBX file (RED) and change the destination file type into DXF (GREEN). Click on the Convert bu on (BLUE)
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9. Open AutoCAD and locate the DXF file (normally located in the same folder as the FBX file) 10. Convert the DXF into DWG file 11. See. It works. PDMS Model
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4 Comments Posted by pdmsmacro on August 13, 2014 in Equipment Macro, PDMS Training and Knowledge Tags: convert pdms 3d model, convert pdms model without explant, convert pdms to autocad, export pdms 3d model, export pdms model to dwg 3d
4 responses to “How to convert PDMS 3D Model to AutoCAD DWG” Steven Convens
August 13, 2014 at 9:47 am
Interesting workflow, however whay not use explant? Reply
pdmsmacro
August 13, 2014 at 11:52 pm
Good point. I think using Explant is the best option and can avoid the problems. I wrote the post for those without Explant license and for small files. Reply
rajunaidu
September 29, 2014 at 8:17 am
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pvaladares
November 26, 2014 at 11:27 am
There is no need to use ‘Autodesk FBX Converter’ anymore. Use FBXIMPORT command from AutoCAD. Reply
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