![]() Many of the major 3D modeling software use file formats that are parametric, meaning that you can manipulate the model’s surfaces, features, and more by manipulating numbers in drawings, features, etc. More on that another time, let’s get to the formats. Opening an old Solidworks file in a newer version of Solidworks renders it un-openable in the old version (they are not backward compatible if you will), and it’s a major factor in deciding whether or not to keep your Solidworks version current. This is the case even between different versions of Solidworks. Some major CAD programs can share files between them but, due to the proprietary nature of the different companies, often translators between them are unidirectional. Organizations that use parametric 3D modeling systems, such as Solidworks, PTC Creo, or Autodesk Inventor usually save their work in a proprietary software format, such as. ![]() If you’re new to CAD, welcome! If you’re a veteran who would like a little guidance and some brief history on a few major file formats, you too are in the right place. ![]()
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