Hey All,

I'm just back from a SolidWorks users meeting - maybe my last.

A SolidWorks vender was there and someone asked why old SolidWorks files
can't be read by SW2004.  The vendor began with a bunch of spin about added
value and new features not compatible and yadda, yadda, yadda.  When he said
"ALL" software publishers do it, I broke in saying, "I know of some that
don't."

"Name one," he said.

"I'll name two, VisualCADD and Rhino 3-D."

Good grief, by the expression on his face you'd think I'd said his mother
was giving away free sex out in the parking lot.

I wonder if I'll be notified of the next meeting?

David Lee

-> Harley wrote:

Paul..

Thought this might interest you...as well as anyone considering whether to use Rhino...received it this morning from the VCADD group I subscribe to.

Harley

Rhino sure is a revelation. It can make ACAD files backward AND forward  compatible.
Something that ACAD itself can not do. Not only that it can export and 
import from Solid Works. Solid Works is a cruel joke when it comes
to user friendly. Gives new meaning to the term "Hostile User Interface" :)

Since I took a tip from Perry on using the screen capture trick to import 
Rhino 2D's (traditional drawings) into MS Paint and 
then export them as jpg's there is now no reason to use ACAD at all. One 
can also make 2D's directly from Rhino.

Here is a recent 2D example for the new Schertz beam that fits between
the motor plate and the engine Jerry mentioned. The advantage is 1.5 inches
more clearance under the flywheel to get 25% more air to a bottom mounted rad.

The 3D is included for better clarity.

Paul Lamar
 
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