What is elecworks™?
It is a 2D CAE tool that enables engineers to create automation and electrical installation projects. It has modules within SolidWorks to share data base information enabling the creation of 3D installations or panel mechanical views
What files format are used by elecworks™?
elecworks™ core saves all its drawing files in DWG format;
elecworks™ for SolidWorks saves in native SolidWorks SLD format. Data base information is unique SQL format.
elecworks™ can open any DWG file up to rel. 2010 without requiring conversion.
What happens if a drawing file is lost or corrupted?
Although it is unlikely it will happen, you would not even notice.
elecworks™ is an engineering tool and has all its data saved within an SQL data base, any lost or corrupted drawing file would be automatically recreated.
If I've created a model made in SolidWorks can I use it in elecworks™?
Yes,
elecworks™ has a wizard that lets you include the model in its database.
When I download a model from eCP how can I integrate it into my project?
Models are downloaded in a ZIP file type, in the zip is the SolidWorks format.
When you assemble an
elecworks™ Project in SolidWorks you have the option to "Insert from a file", using this option you can insert the model you downloaded. If you want to use the model more often you can simply save it into your
elecworks™ library.
To do this you just need to associate the model to a manufacturer's part number. By applying this manufacturer's part to a project element the model will be used automatically.
I already have 3D models in a DXF, Inventor, PTC format…Can I use them, or bring them into elecworks™?
You can't use them in their current format, but you do have the option to convert them into a STEP format, SolidWorks recognizes this file type so you can use your existing models. Even if you have files that can't be converted to STEP, send them direct to Trace Software and they'll convert them into an elecworks™ format for you.
Can I access TraceParts, (www.tracepartsonline.net) , to download files for my elecworks™ projects?
Yes you can, you only need to have an
elecworks™ for SolidWorks license.