Anyone using .asm files in Isodraw? Are you using Work Group Manager?

[tmenadue]

We have installed Work Group Manager to integrate IsoDraw with PDMLink. I want to use .asm files, but I don't get that option when selecting from my workspace - only graphic types are listed. I could choose .pvz files, but I cannot guarantee that all the geometry is updated in the .pvz. How are others creating illustrations in IsoDraw from Creo data?

[bfriesen]

We convert the .asm file to jt then you can import it into IsoDraw.

Bryon

[tmenadue]

Interesting. I'll talk to our admin about that possibility. According to this https://support.ptc.com/appserver/cs/view/solution.jsp?n=CS34712&art_lang=en&posno=1&q=open .asm in isodraw&source=search it looks like once you connect to Windchill, you lose the .asm functionality.

Trish

[bfriesen]

We use Solid edge for our assemblies then you can save a translated version out (JT or STEP or IGS). I would believe that if you use creo you might be able to bring in the asm files.

Bryon

[tmenadue · Accepted solution]

If you plan to use Work Group Manager with Creo Illustrate or IsoDraw, and you have Creo Parametric data in PDMLink, you use .pvz files. What a world of difference not having to wait on the heavy asm/drw files to regenerate!