How To Import a Part from Solidworks to Abaqus

Abaqus Tutorial Videos - How to Import Files from Solidworks to Abaqus 6.14

Step 1:Create 3D model

create the 3D model of the part in solidworks that you wish to import in Abaqus. in this case i have modeled the yoke part in solidworks,that i want to analyse in Abaqus by applying necessary boundrary conditions and forces.

Step 2: Save the part in local drive
The next step is to save the 3D model in your local drive.the save extension of solidworks part is .SLDPRT which abaqus doesnot support such files.For this you have save the part as different file extension.But before going to save as a different file extensions first we need to know what file extension do abaqus support.

To check this go to Abaqus→right click on part in the model tree→CLICK on IMPORT,in the drop down menu you can see all the files that is supported by Abaqus that you want to import.

Step 3:save the part
there are different file format from which you can save as the part in your local drive,but you have to use those file formats that are supported by Abaqus.To do this go to FILE→SAVE AS → use .IGES FORMAT or .STEP or .VDA FORMAT and save any of these extension in your local drive.

Step 4:Import Part in Abaqus
To import file GO to Abaqus→right click on Part in the model tree→CLICK on IMPORT,select the file you have saved.in this i have used .IGES format for my part.Click on open