Solidworks Cwr File

Whereas the results are stored as a separate CWR file in a user-defined location. By default, these files are saved in the folder of the assembly/part file that you are analyzing. Background – Which Files! SolidWorks Simulation (SWS) results are stored in a proprietary.CWR format. SWS creates intermediate files during the analysis and combines them in the CWR file at the end of a run. The Computer-Aided Design ('CAD') files and all associated content posted to this website are created, uploaded, managed and owned by third party users. Each CAD and any associated text, image or data is in no way sponsored by or affiliated with any company, organization or real-world item, product, or good it may purport to portray.

As a company that specializes in CAD Translation, we often get questions about a wide range of CAD file extensions; to make this easier on our customers, we’ve compiled a list of the most common Brep and Visrep formats.

Please note: This is a list of all known CAD File Extensions, not a list of formats that TransMagic can Read and Write. For a list of formats supported by TransMagic products, please visit our CAD Formats page.

SOLIDWORKS PDM may attempt to create a Preview of the.CWR file. As some.CWR files are very large in size, this can take some time to process. You can exclude file types in PDM to prevent the preview from being generated. The.CWR file type can be added to Exclude File Types under the PDM Display Menu options. Result Databases The software saves the results of each study a database file with extension CWR. The database name for a study is constructed automatically by joining the study name to the part or assembly name separated by “-”.

Brep vs Visrep

Brep stands for Boundary Representation, which is a true CAD format. Visrep stands for Visual Representation, which is a polygonal or tesellated format. We are including both Brep and Visrep formats in this listing since there is often confusion as to which is which. Where possible, additional notes are provided for each CAD file extension.

Find out more about Brep vs Visrep here.

Software	Extensions	Brep or Visrep	Notes
3D PDF	.PDF	Visrep	3D PDF is a great format for sharing geometry with those who do not have access to CAD systems or CAD viewers; all that’s required is the Adobe Reader, which is already on almost all PCs.
3D XML	.3DXML	Visrep	3D XML is a visualization format developed by Dassault Systemes.
3DS Max Files	.3DS, .MAX	Visrep	.3DS files contain mesh or nurbs information; .MAX files contain all scene information, including mesh data.
ACIS Model & Assembly Files	.SAT, .ASAT, .SAB, .ASAB	Brep	ACIS is a geometric modeling kernel used in many CAD applications. .SAT and .SAB files are part files, .ASAT and .ASAB files are assembly files. Files that end with B are binary.
Alias Model file	.WIRE	Visrep
AutoCAD Drawing Files	.DWG, .DXF	Brep and Visrep	.DWG files are binary, .DXF files are ASCII. Both formats can contain both Brep and Visrep geometry.
Autodesk Filmbox Format	.FBX	Visrep	Primarily used for exporting mesh, material and animation data to game engines.
BobCAD-CAM File	.CAD
CADKEY File	.PRT, .CKD	Brep	CADKEY is now known as KeyCreator.
CATIA V4 Part & Assembly Files	.MODEL	Brep	.MODEL files can represent both parts and assemblies.
CATIA V5 Parts and Assemblies	.CATPart, .CATProduct	Brep
CATIA V5 Graphical Representation File	.CGR	Visrep
CATIA V6 Part and Assembly Files	.CATPart & .CATProduct	Brep	File format is similar to V5 files.
Collada Object Format	.DAE	Visrep
Creo Part and Assembly Files	.DRW, .PRT, .ASM	Brep	.DRW are drawing files, .PRT are part files, and .ASM files are assembly files. Creo was formerly known as Pro/Engineer.
Fusion 360 Files	.F3Z, .F3D, .CAM360	Brep	.F3Z files are archive files, .F3D are part files, and .CAM360 are toolpath archive files.
Generic CADD Files	.CMP, .GCD	Brep	.CMP files are component files, .GCD are drawing files.
Geomagic GeomView Design File	.WRP
Gerber Printed Circuit Board File	.GBX
HOOPS Metafile Format File	.HMF	Visrep
HOOPS Stream Format File	.HSF	Visrep
IGES	.IGS, .IGES	Brep	IGES files are predominately surface files, though the definition does allow for solid models. Read more about IGES, learn why to avoid IGES, and alternatives to IGES.
Inventor	.IPT, .IAM	Brep	.IPT files are part files, .IAM files are assembly files.
IronCAD	.ICS	Brep
JT	.JT	Both	JT, created by Siemens / NX, is unusual in that it can contain both Brep and Visrep content. JT is also compressed about 8:1, so it is a good visualization format for large assemblies.
KeyCreator Part & Assembly Files	.CKD, CDL	Brep	KeyCreator was formerly CADKey; .CKD files are for parts and assemblies, .CDL files are for Wireframe Design files.
Kubotek Design Container File	.CKD	Brep
Lightwave Object File	.LWO	Visrep
Microstation Design Files	.DGN	Brep
Modo Scene Format	.LXO	Visrep
Navisworks Files	.NWC, .NWD, .NWF	.NWC files are cache files, .NWD are documents, .NWF are file sets.
NX Part and Assembly Files	.PRT	Brep	NX was formerly Unigraphics; one confusing aspect to NX .PRT files is that the same extension is used for both parts and assemblies.
Parasolid Model File	.X_T, .X_B	Brep	Parasolid is the geometric modeling kernel used for SOLIDWORKS, Solid Edge, and many other CAD solutions; read more about Parasolid here.
POD	.POD	Visrep
PLY	.PLY	Visrep
Pro/Engineer Granite File	.G	Brep	Granite is the geometric modeling kernel behind all Pro/E and Creo products.
Pro/Engineer Part and Assembly Files	.PRT, .ASM	Brep	Pro/Engineer is now known as Creo
Rhino 3D Model File	.3DM	Brep	Rhino is primarily a freeform NURBS surface modeler specializing in complex surface creation.
SDRC	.PRT, .ASM	Brep	SDRC was purchased by EDS in 2001, and then by Siemens in 2007, and is no longer in existence as a CAD solution. Since version 11, I-DEAS was able to export parts and assemblies as Parasolid files to provide interoperability with NX.
Sketchup	.SKP	Visrep
SMlib	.SMS, .IWB, IWP	Brep	SMlib is created by Solid Modeling Solutions; these files are geometric modeling kernels used in a range of CAD applications.
Solid Edge	.PAR, .ASM, .PSM	Brep	.PAR files are part files, .ASM files are assembly files. Solid Edge is made by Siemens.
SOLIDWORKS eDrawing File	.EDRW
SOLIDWORKS Part & Assembly Files	.SLDPRT, .SLDASM	Brep	.SLDPRT files are parts, .SLDASM files are assemblies. SOLIDWORKS is owned by Dassault.
STEP	.STEP, .STP	Brep	STEP is the most popular neutral CAD format in the world today.
Stereolithography Files	.STL	Visrep	.STL files are widely used for 3D printing.
Unigraphics Part & Assembly Files	.PRT	Brep	Unigraphics is now known as NX; one confusing aspect to Unigraphics and NX .PRT files is that the same extension is used for both parts and assemblies.
Wavefront	.OBJ	Visrep	.OBJ is widely used by modeling and animation solutions such as Maya and 3DS Max for transfering polygonal meshes.
ZBrush Files	.ZBR, .ZPR	Visrep	ZBrush is a modeling and texturing application.
ZW3D	.Z3	Brep	ZW3D is made by ZWSoft.
VRML	.WRL	Visrep	VRML stands for Virtual Reality Modeling Language.
WebGL	.HTML	Visrep	WebGL stands for Web Graphics Library. This format allows viewing and rotating in any HTML5-compliant browser with no plugins needed, and is suitable for online parts libraries.

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Brep vs Visrep Models – A comparison between Brep and Visrep models which looks at pros and cons of each.

The CAD Format Ladder Part 1 – A system to determine the best format for each situation.

The CAD Format Ladder Part 2 – Part 2, determining the best format for each situation.

What Format Do I Have Here? – Using the contents of the CAD file to determine the format and version.

It’s bound to happen. You’re walking past your local incinerator with that nice new shirt on and instantly your fine woolen threads are vaporized LEAVING YOU COMPLETELY UNPROTECTED AGAINST THE ELEMENTS.

Scary isn’t it? So is not being able to protect those 3D models you’ve spent 1/3rd of your life working on. Fact is, sometimes you may need to share model data with a competing company. Some companies have policies against sending out data.

But you can protect it and still collaborate. Yeah, buddy. Here’s four fast ways to do it.

What are your companies policies?
First, it’s always a good idea to know if your company treats disseminating 3D data with public humiliation and flogging. Standards for proprietary data typically fall by the wayside of 3D integration into design and engineering. It’s still on our drawings though… most have a ‘Proprietary Notice’ somewhere.

The small, illegible print is usually glanced over, but they usually say something about the contents being confidential, blah, blah, blah. There are NDA’s and contract that can be signed, but if you really want to make sure your data is protected, or limited, there’s better ways to do it than with a poorly-sized paragraph.

Save as Part
You may know you can save an assembly as a part file (AWESOME), but what you can also do is select what you want to show in the part (SUPER AWESOME). You have the option to show only Exterior Face, Exterior Components, or All Component. Go to File, Save As… and select Part (*.prt, *.sldprt) in Save as Type. If you need to protect sensitive data about all the special filling, the construction or quantities this is a great choice.

Save as 3D PDF
You may also be privy to the fact you can save an assembly as a PDF. It gives ya a nice image to share and archive. What you are also able to do is create a 3D PDF which allows you to share a 3D model which someone can view, hide/show and rotate, but not measure of export as solid geometry. Your boss might kiss you. Go to File, Save As… and select Adobe Portable Document Format (*.pdf) in Save as Type. Make sure to select the Save as 3D PDF checkbox!

Save as EASM
Ok, now this is probably what you’re most familiar with. An EASM is an eDrawing of your Assembly. It allows one to animate through the standard views, rotate and hide/show components. In the options during save you can select whether you want to allow measuring or export as solid geometry. Go to File, Save As… and select eDrawings (*.easm) in Save as Type.

Edit Dimension Access
This is a user level control, and while it doesn’t protect parts from being copied, it will protect them from being changed. Dimension access allow you to set which dimension can be edited by users. You can access it by right-clicking on to top component in the FeatureManager, and choosing Edit Dimension Access. You’ll especially want to use this on standards and library parts.

What processes do you use?
Another concept you may want to consider is a methodology for what people see when you show them your models. Let’s be modest here, don’t want to show too much model midriff. There isn’t any button in SolidWorks that makes how you created the model private, but you can set up processes that show all your users how to construct parts, build in configurations that suppress or hide items or what dimension to put on a drawing.

There are many way to go about it. Do you have a process for protecting your data?

0AuthorJosh Mings