More File Exchange Options

Several changes make it easier than ever to work wih files from other systems.

Export Dimensions and Text in DXF and DWG

Velocity II now includes text and dimensions when exporting to DWG or DXF. When saving a file using either DXF or DWG the following text dimension types are now supported:

• Linear Dimensions
• Aligned Dimensions
• Radial Dimensions
• Diametric Dimensions
• Angular Dimensions
• Leaders
• Text

To create text and dimensions, click Create > Text/Dimensions from the menus. To save the drawing as a DXF or DWG file, click File > Save As. In the Save as type field, choose DXF or DWG.

Open native mastercam files

Velocity II now converts MasterCam native files to Surfcam native format. To open a Mastercam file, click File > Open. In the File of type field, choose Mastercam (*.mc*).

SolidWorks/Parasolids Import Options

Velocity II has added more support for SolidWorks parts or assemblies and Parasolids x_t or x_b files with additional import options in the File Open dialog to open these files more easily.

From the menus, click File > Open. In the Files of type field, choose SolidWorks, SolidWorks Assemblies, or Parasolid. For convenience, a new Options button appears below the Cancel button.

Make your changes to the Solidworks/Parasolids dialog and then click OK. You return to the File Open dialog and Velocity II reads in the chosen file using the options as set.

You can also set these options as defaults by clicking Tools > Options on the menus and then click Files > Read > SolidWorks/Parasolid.