Mastercam 2023 merging solid models into workspace

[AmayaC.Lee]

So, my coworkers and I have been looking into finding out how to merge multiple SolidWorks solid models into Mastercam all in one go. But when brought in, they always converge to the origin point all on top of one another in a jumbled mess. Is there any way to SEPERATELY merge multiple assemblies/parts into the workspace?

[SuperHoneyBadger]

Let us know your versions of MC and SW.

Exporting as parasolid ( *.x_b / *.x_t) is the usual advice for any import/export issues between CAD and CAM. There are a few thread around about various issues

I don't have direct experience with SolidWorks, but there seems to always be an issue with the newest versions and importing files to MasterCam. I'm sure someone can chime in - maybe we're far enough along in the update cycle that this isn't an issue anymore.

[bird2010]

After bringing it in, you can try use Mastercam’s decompose entity function

 

[Jake L]

23 minutes ago, SuperHoneyBadger said:

 there seems to always be an issue with the newest versions and importing files to MasterCam. I'm sure someone can chime in - maybe we're far enough along in the update cycle that this isn't an issue anymore.

https://my.mastercam.com/forums/topic/cant-import-latest-solidworks-files/page/3/

This topic is discussed here. Looks like MC24 U6 fixed Solidworks issues

[AHarrison1]

1 hour ago, AmayaC.Lee said:

So, my coworkers and I have been looking into finding out how to merge multiple SolidWorks solid models into Mastercam all in one go. But when brought in, they always converge to the origin point all on top of one another in a jumbled mess. Is there any way to SEPERATELY merge multiple assemblies/parts into the workspace?

Without all your parts being in 1 assembly file then no.

Each solid part has it's own origin, when merging into Mastercam it merges to origin.

With assemblies there is assembly origin even though each part has it's own origin within the assembly.

I bring in assemblies all the time and it will place the individual parts onto their own level.

The bringing of part names is still an issue though, which can be negated by saving as parasolid 1st then bring into mastercam.

[CEMENTHEAD]

2 hours ago, bird2010 said:

After bringing it in, you can try use Mastercam’s decompose entity function

 

I prefer the term Decompose over Disassemble.  

[bird2010]

12 hours ago, CEMENTHEAD said:

I prefer the term Decompose over Disassemble.  

Sorry !

[CEMENTHEAD]

11 hours ago, bird2010 said:

Sorry !

Don't be!  Makes my day less mundane.

[cruzila]

On 3/20/2024 at 11:51 AM, CEMENTHEAD said:

I prefer the term Decompose over Disassemble.  

Number 5 is Alive

[Brad St.]

Save your solidworks assembly file as a part file.