How to Convert a File to PDF Format in SolidWorks

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How to Convert a File to PDF Format in SolidWorks
How to Convert a File to PDF Format in SolidWorks
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This article explains how to convert a PDF file to a SolidWorks document using this software on a computer running Windows. SolidWorks is a three-dimensional design and design program mostly used by engineers and architects. You can convert a PDF file to have a. SLDASM or. SLDPRT extension, but you usually need to make changes to the drawing within the software to make sure it is accurate.

Steps

Convert PDF to Solidworks Step 1
Convert PDF to Solidworks Step 1

Step 1. Open SolidWorks

The icon for this program is red and features a cube with a white "S" and "W".

Log in and download SolidWorks if you haven't already

Convert PDF to Solidworks Step 2
Convert PDF to Solidworks Step 2

Step 2. Click on File in the upper left corner of the menu bar

Convert PDF to Solidworks Step 3
Convert PDF to Solidworks Step 3

Step 3. Click Open

This option is located at the top of the drop-down menu.

Convert PDF to Solidworks Step 4
Convert PDF to Solidworks Step 4

Step 4. Double click on the PDF file

This will open in a new SolidWorks window.

Convert PDF to Solidworks Step 5
Convert PDF to Solidworks Step 5

Step 5. Click Save

This option is located in the upper left corner of the SolidWorks toolbar.

Convert PDF to Solidworks Step 6
Convert PDF to Solidworks Step 6

Step 6. Name the SolidWorks file

Type the name of the PDF file you are about to convert to SolidWorks in the appropriate field.

Convert PDF to Solidworks Step 7
Convert PDF to Solidworks Step 7

Step 7. Click on the drop-down menu

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under the file name.

Click on the black triangle to open the drop-down menu and choose a file format.

Convert PDF to Solidworks Step 8
Convert PDF to Solidworks Step 8

Step 8. Select the ". SLDASM" or ". SLDPRT" extension

Both extensions are compatible with SolidWorks.

Convert PDF to Solidworks Step 9
Convert PDF to Solidworks Step 9

Step 9. Click Save

This option is located in the lower right corner.

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