VTK Export for SolidWorks is a Visualization Toolkit (.vtk) file export add-in for SolidWorks. This add-in gives SolidWorks the ability to export 3D solid data from a SolidWorks part and assembly document to mesh objects in a VTK file.

VTK Export for SolidWorks tessellates solid bodies in a SolidWorks part or assembly document into individual triangular meshes. These meshes are then exported to a VTK file as mesh objects. The level of tessellation can be controlled by adjusting the resolution slider in the VTK Export Options dialog box. A lower resolution will yield coarse meshes (lesser faces), whereas a higher resolution will result in finer meshes (more faces). You can also choose to weld vertices and have the Y Axis point upwards.

VTK Export for SolidWorks is very easy to use. Once installed, it automatically loads itself into SolidWorks and adds a new submenu called "VTKExport" to the SolidWorks menu.

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VTK Export for SolidWorksis designed to work with the following versions of SolidWorks:

• SolidWorks 2010 (32 & 64 Bit)
• SolidWorks 2009 (32 & 64 Bit)
• SolidWorks 2008 (32 & 64 Bit)
• SolidWorks 2007
• SolidWorks 2006
• SolidWorks 2005
• SolidWorks 2004
• SolidWorks 2003
• SolidWorks 2001 Plus
• SolidWorks 2001
• SolidWorks 2000

System Requirements

Hardware, software and operating system requirements for SolidWorks add-ins running on the Microsoft Windows platform.

• SolidWorks (32 Bit and 64 Bit): 2000, 2001, 2001 Plus, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010
• Operating System (32 Bit only): Windows XP SP2 or later, Windows Vista and Windows 7
• RAM: 1 GB (Recommended 2 GB)

Download & Purchase

Please download a fully functional trial of this product by clicking "Download". To start using the software, you need a license key. A license key can be of two types: Trial or Permanent. A trial key is issued to you instantly and completely free of cost so that you may try the software before you purchase a license. A permanent key is issued after you have purchased a license. If during the trial period (10 days or runs, whichever is earlier) you find this product useful, you may return to this page and click the "Buy Now" button to place your order. In the order process you will be asked to enter your Host ID that appears in the "SYCODE License Server" dialog box (which appears when you run any of the product commands). SYCODE will create and send you your key by email within 2 business days. To avoid disruption in your workflow, place your order before the trial period ends.

Subscription

Subscription is highly recommended since it will keep your software up to date and grants a second free perpetual license for your laptop, among many other benefits. For details please read the SYCODE License and Subscription Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).

Notes

• Downloading this software indicates your acceptance to the SYCODE Software License Agreement.
• The price mentioned above is for a single user license. Volume discounts available. Please contact sales for more information.
• Customization of product available from vendor. Please fill out vendor form to get more information.

Installation & Usage

Since VTK Export for SolidWorks is an add-in for SolidWorks, it must be loaded into the SolidWorks environment before it can be used. Please follow the simple instructions in the VTK Export for SolidWorks ReadMe document which is copied into the installation folder. After you have loaded the add-in file into SolidWorks, simply click on the menu items in the "VTKExport" submenu to run these new commands.

The 'VTKExport' menu consists of the following commands:

• Export - Exports a VTK file
• Help - Displays the VTK Export for SolidWorks help file
• Register - Registers your copy of VTK Export for SolidWorks
• About - Displays the VTK Export for SolidWorks About box

The VTK Export for SolidWorks submenu

VTK Export for SolidWorks comes with detailed documentation for each command as well as a tutorial to get you started in the shortest possible time. There is also an online version of the help file

The VTK File Format

The Visualization ToolKit (VTK) is an open source, freely available software system for 3D computer graphics, image processing, and visualization used by thousands of researchers and developers around the world. VTK consists of a C++ class library, and several interpreted interface layers including Tcl/Tk, Java, and Python. The Toolkit stores geometric data in a file format known as VTK. Very few CAD applications have the ability to read and write VTK files.

Sycode Software Licensing Terms
Our licenses are single computer licenses and are locked to each computer they are installed on. Basically, the license key is specific to the computer's Host ID (the MAC address of the computer), and will not work on another computer. The installer picks up the physical MAC address of the network card connected to the computer which is basically “Ethernet adapter Network Connect Adapter”. So unless you change your network card, the key will always work even if you reinstall your operating system. If your internal network is periodically assigning a different Host ID to your computer, then please find a solution for this with your IT department.