The Solid Edge translator imports the Parasolid information of Solid Edge® parts (including sheet metal parts) or assemblies into SolidWorks part or assembly documents. Only the Parasolid information is extracted, not the proprietary feature information.
To open a Solid Edge part or assembly:
Click File, Open.
Set Files of type to one of the following:
Solid Edge Part (*.par, *.psm)
Solid Edge Assembly (*.asm)
Browse to a file, and click Open.
The Parasolid translator imports Parasolid information from Solid Edge parts up to and including the most current version of Solid Edge.