Convert DRWDOT to EDRW

Understanding drwdot and edrw file formats

DRWDOT files are SolidWorks Drawing Template files used to create new 2D drawing documents with predefined settings, such as sheet size, borders, title blocks, and dimension styles. These templates help standardize drawing creation in SolidWorks.

EDRW files are eDrawings Drawing files, a lightweight, read-only format developed by Dassault Systèmes for sharing and viewing 2D and 3D CAD data. EDRW files are commonly used for collaboration, as they can be opened with the free eDrawings Viewer.

How to convert drwdot to edrw

Direct conversion from DRWDOT to EDRW is not possible, as DRWDOT is a template, not an actual drawing. To convert, you must first create a drawing (SLDDRW) from the DRWDOT template in SolidWorks, then export that drawing to EDRW format.

Step-by-step conversion process

1. Open SolidWorks.
2. Go to File → New and select your DRWDOT template to create a new drawing.
3. Add the necessary views and content to your drawing.
4. Once your drawing is ready, go to File → Save As.
5. In the Save as type dropdown, select eDrawings (*.edrw).
6. Click Save to export your drawing as an EDRW file.

Best software for drwdot to edrw conversion

The most reliable software for this conversion is SolidWorks itself, as it natively supports both DRWDOT and EDRW formats. The eDrawings Publisher add-in, included with SolidWorks, enables direct export to EDRW. For viewing EDRW files, use the free eDrawings Viewer.

Summary

To convert a DRWDOT template to an EDRW file, create a drawing from the template in SolidWorks and export it as an EDRW file using the built-in export options.