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I am attempting to access and utilize a file for a racing seat, that I am getting from this resource (http://www.3dcontentcentral.com/secure/download-model.aspx?catalogid=171&id=414423#0)
I am selecting the "3D" format, along with the "Pro/E Part/Assembly(*.prt) from the drop down option.
I have "Zipped" selected, while "Remind me to rate this model" unchecked.
After extracting the file, I am going to Creo Parametric 3.0 Student license and clicking "open file" when the file open window appears I have to change the "Type" from ".prt" to "All Files" in order to see the extracted ".PRT" file (all caps on this particular extracted file)
When I go to open the file I see the error "seat" cannot be retrieved (using "seat" here instead of actual file name, for sake of discussion)
Is this error because I am using a student version as opposed to a purchased version? Is the all caps ".PRT" as opposed to ".prt" any indication of this?
Is there ANY work around for this if so? I REALLY need this seat to work
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Instead of downloading a PRT file, see if you can download a STEP file instead. PRT files that were not created from Creo (Pro/e) but instead by other systems do not work well in Creo. Using a neutral file (STEP, IGES, etc.) is generally a much better solution.
Instead of downloading a PRT file, see if you can download a STEP file instead. PRT files that were not created from Creo (Pro/e) but instead by other systems do not work well in Creo. Using a neutral file (STEP, IGES, etc.) is generally a much better solution.
.step file worked!
thanks alot!
Your error could also be the student version which will not read the commercial version files.
Some schools have a conversion program that the teacher only has access to.
Or, like Tom said, try a neutral file format and import that into Creo.