How to save a Pro/E model as an EPS, SVG, or AI vector-based file

[swschultz]

Folks,

I need tosave a Pro/E model as Encapsulated Post Script (EPS), Scale Vector Graphics (SVG), or Adobe Illustrator (AI) typefile. The resulting files MUST be in one of these threeVECTOR-BASED scaleable formats. There is an option in Pro/E to do a SAVE AS to an EPS file, but from what I can tell Pro/E is saving this as the raster version of an EPS file, and not the vector-based version of an EPS. As most of you probably know both formats (raster and vector) of EPS files do exist. I have alsotried placing a view of the model on a drawing as well to see if there are any methods there to output the file as requiredwithout any luck.

I would like to know:

• If anyone can verify that the type of EPS that Pro/E outputs is raster based?
• Are there any config options that allow me to change this output type to a vector-based EPS file? I did not see any.
• If anyonehas a procedure that they use (which may include third-party programs such as Paintshop Pro, Photoshop, GIMP, etc) to convert Pro/E models into either EPS, SVG, or AI vector-based files. The simpler the procedure the better.

I need to get this done ASAP. Thanks up front for your help.

Best Regards,

Scott W. Schultz
Principal Consultant
3D Relief Inc.
3700 Willow Creek Drive
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919)259-0610
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Scott
You can print to a PS file and convert it to EPS with Adobe Illustrator.
/Bjarne



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Folks,
I need to save a Pro/E model as Encapsulated Post Script (EPS), Scale
Vector Graphics (SVG), or Adobe Illustrator (AI) type file. The resulting
files MUST be in one of these three VECTOR-BASED scaleable formats. There
is an option in Pro/E to do a SAVE AS to an EPS file, but from what I can
tell Pro/E is saving this as the raster version of an EPS file, and not
the vector-based version of an EPS. As most of you probably know both
formats (raster and vector) of EPS files do exist. I have also tried
placing a view of the model on a drawing as well to see if there are any
methods there to output the file as required without any luck.
I would like to know:
If anyone can verify that the type of EPS that Pro/E outputs is raster
based?
Are there any config options that allow me to change this output type to a
vector-based EPS file? I did not see any.
If anyone has a procedure that they use (which may include third-party
programs such as Paintshop Pro, Photoshop, GIMP, etc) to convert Pro/E
models into either EPS, SVG, or AI vector-based files. The simpler the
procedure the better.
I need to get this done ASAP. Thanks up front for your help.
Best Regards,
Scott W. Schultz
Principal Consultant
3D Relief Inc.
3700 Willow Creek Drive
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919)259-0610
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[swschultz]

I found a solution to my problem. I do not have direct access to Adobe Illustrator, but there is an open source version of Illustrator called Inkscape. I was able to place a view of my model on a drawing, save a copy as a DXF file, open this in Inkscape, and then save a copy as an SVG vector-based file. It’s a bit of a work around but it does work.If anyone else has any solutions for this please let me know.Thanks for your input.Scott W. SchultzPrincipal Consultant3D Relief Inc.

[ngiacom]

Hello, I created yesterday an Idea.

I tested today Inkscape but the import from dxf made by Creo Parametric has some problem. Texts are shifted and zoomed. Logo of the drawing format is out of the format.

The saved svg seems cutted. How did you set Inkscape to work correctly?

Thanks

Nicola