Name | SolidWorks Part File | AutoCAD Drawing |
File extension | .sldprt | .dwg |
Original software | SolidWorks | AutoCAD |
Binary | ■ | |
ASCII | ||
Polygonal | ■ | ■ |
NURBS | ■ | ■ |
Solids | ■ | ■ |
Smoothing groups | ■ | ■ |
Textures, materials | ■ | ■ |
Developer/Owner | Dassault Systemes | Autodesk |
Description | ||
Specification | ||
Format features | Part file CAD system SolidWorks | Despite the « two-dimensional » AutoCAD specialization, it is possible to create solid models. Autodesk itself for three-dimensional modeling software promotes Inventor |
Viewing software | SolidWorks Viewer 2011 (free), Delcam Exchange 2011 R2 (free), eDrawings (free) | DWG TrueView (free), DWGSee (free) |