SOLIDWORKS - Editing Imported Models

You can change imported models with the intuitive Direct Editing Tools included in every version of SOLIDWORKS.
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[@migueldelgado2217]

perfect delivery of the SW functions. Thanks

[@keithskillz90210]

Wow...this was exactly what I needed as well. Subscribed.

[@Stankiem83]

Exactly what I needed, thank you

[@solvis1205]

Thanks for the good video. We also really think your phone support is great!

[@hawkridgesystems]

Thank you, we appreciate your feedback!

[@jamesporter6045]

great video exactly what i needed thank you subscribed.

[@johnpaulmuring6905]

very informative. Thank you very much.

[@yashdoshi7477]

it doesnt prompt me for feature regonition :((

[@joez442]

Really helpful thanks

[@pratikgondalia2765]

Excellent video

[@freytube1]

great tutorial thanks

[@deucedeuce1572]

Is Solidworks a much easier/better program than most others? It seems like it to me. I'm having a very difficult time learning some of the programs, but this just seems like a hell of a lot easier. Even without this video it's something I could have eventually figured out on my own and not like many of the programs where all of time would not be adequate for a person to figure out how to use them without training. Some of them are just so counter-intuitive, complex and convoluted it's insane. Then, the few I did figure out how to use are causing my part to be distorted when I try to modify them in any way (Like 3D Builder making my part all distorted every time I try to make a modification).

[@technobulls5668]

I imported a movable gripper and attached it to my solidworks arm assembly. But the gripper tongs don't move. What should i do?

[@hawkridgesystems]

If the gripper is inserted as a subassembly then likely it needs to be made flexible - video here covers the details kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5mzfKd_a9V5pc0

[@bobby3937]

SW in which version it is available

[@lopo8000]

How do i start if i want to modify an imported assembly example: assembly of a knive, now i want to modify the blade, how do i do that do i need to save the assembly as parts ? how do i go beyond direct editing?

[@janaehess5263]

I need to know how to edit a model that is already Imported and I don't have the original file.

[@bendemanish1446]

thank you so much sir

[@Praveenkumar-mo6jr]

I have doubt in this video whenever i imported files like STEP or IGS it showing that own file name in the model tree. But in your video it showing like imported in model tree.please tell me the procedure.

[@monsterjesse]

wow perfect👍

[@Coolmax71]

Is this possible in SW 2013? I don't have "move/copy bodies" option

[@Hsewell]

Not sure if you will reply to this, but here goes. I'm using 2016 version of Solidworks and I'm trying to edit a .stl file, but that import diagnostics isn't showing up when I open the file. I also going under FeatureWorks under the insert tab, the Recognize Features is grayed out. How can edit this file?

[@yelectric1893]

Hung Sewell I am having this problem too. Please help us!

[@Hsewell]

I found out how, you have to select the specific file type, in my case I'm importing a .stl file. On the open file window next to the file name you select .stl, then a options button will appear. Click options, under import as, select solid body. Once opened, I didn't get the message he got on the video, but you will have to select the model on the left tree (most likely labeled as "Imported") then go to insert at the top and go down to FeatureWorks and select Recognize Features...(may not work on all .stl files).

[@yelectric1893]

Ahh! Thank you so much! I am trying to make a helmet from a game

[@travelguide6505]

How to edit full assembly? Make video on that process

[@skateboard4zero]

Is it possible to extrude a boss around the stp file and then make a cut out/hollow of the stp file in the extruded boss? We often get stp files of parts from customers which I want to be able to sink into a block to get the reverse geometry, so I can model fixtures and special vice jaws.

[@hawkridgesystems]

Thanks for reaching out! Please fill out the form here bit.ly/2CBzERs and one of our industry experts will reach out to you directly to assist you.

[@alexbinyon959]

it says an error on mine, "this body(ies) cannot be modified. The owning feature must be unliniked to enable healing options."

[@hawkridgesystems]

To allow editing of an imported part, right click the first feature in the tree and choose "Dissolve feature" and then say yes to the prompts. This will break the link to the file so it can be edited! This occurs if you are using the newer import options called 3D Interconnect. This can also be disabled through import options if this is a frequent problem

[@mxtunerunlimited8164]

works great

[@sayedseno3123]

perfect

[@nirajrathod8447]

Video is of my no use

[@gbturning]

peanut

[@kungman190]

waste of time!!!