Supported Output for SolidWorks for SAT
The default values for output options for file types are marked with an asterisk (*) in the table.
SolidWorks Output Option
Values
Description
OutputType
SolidAndSurface*
WireFrame
Specifies output type for geometry data.
IncludeSketches
Yes
No*
When set to Yes, exports sketches.
Valid only when OutputType is WireFrame.
Version
<Integer Value>
Default value is 15.
Specifies version of output file.
See the ACIS Version Values table below for valid values.
Units
<Integer Value>
Default value is 0.
See the SolidWorks Unit Values table below for valid values.
ExportFace
EdgeProperties
Yes*
No
When set to Yes, exports face and edge properties.
SplitPeriodicFaces
Yes*
No
When set to Yes, splits periodic faces when exporting.
SingleBody
Yes
No*
When set to Yes, writes a multi body part into a single ACIS body.
OutputCoordinate
System
<String Value, for the name of the transform coordinate system>
An empty string signifies that the default coordinate system that does not require a transform.
Coordinate settings are not saved with the document; they must be selected at export time.
ACIS (*.sat) Version Values
Valid Value
Parasolid Version
0
1.6
1
1.7
2
2
3
2.1
4
3.0
5
4.0
6
5.0
7
6.0
8
7.0
9
8.0
10
10.0
11
11.0
12
12.0
13
13.0
14
14.0
15
15.0
16
16.0
17
17.0
18
18.0
19
19.0
20
20.0
21
21.0
22
22.0
SolidWorks Unit Values
Valid Value
Corresponding Unit
0
MILLIMETERS
1
CENTIMETERS
2
METER
3
INCHES
4
FEET
5
FEETINCHES
6
ANGSTROM
7
NANOMETER
8
MICRON
9
MIL
10
UIN
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