Convert DRWDOT to SLDREVTBT

Understanding drwdot and sldrevtbt file formats

DRWDOT files are SolidWorks Drawing Templates. These templates are used in SolidWorks, a leading CAD (Computer-Aided Design) software, to standardize drawing layouts, borders, title blocks, and other settings for engineering drawings. DRWDOT files help users maintain consistency across multiple projects.

SLDREVTBT files are SolidWorks Revision Table Templates. These templates define the structure and formatting of revision tables in SolidWorks drawings, allowing users to track changes and revisions efficiently within their engineering documentation.

How to convert drwdot to sldrevtbt

Direct conversion from DRWDOT to SLDREVTBT is not natively supported, as these files serve different purposes within SolidWorks. However, you can create a revision table template (SLDREVTBT) based on the revision table settings in your DRWDOT drawing template by following these steps:

1. Open your DRWDOT file in SolidWorks.
2. Insert or edit the revision table in your drawing as desired.
3. Right-click the revision table and select Save As.
4. In the Save as type dropdown, choose Revision Table Template (*.sldrevtbt).
5. Save the file to your desired location.

This process allows you to extract the revision table format from your drawing template and save it as a reusable SLDREVTBT file.

Best software for drwdot to sldrevtbt conversion

The best and most reliable software for this conversion is SolidWorks itself. SolidWorks provides built-in tools to manage both DRWDOT and SLDREVTBT files, ensuring compatibility and preserving all formatting and settings.

To perform the conversion, use the following menu path in SolidWorks: File → Open (open your DRWDOT), then after editing the revision table, right-click the table and select Save As to export as SLDREVTBT.

Summary

While DRWDOT and SLDREVTBT files serve different functions in SolidWorks, you can create a revision table template from a drawing template by saving the revision table as an SLDREVTBT file. SolidWorks is the recommended software for this process.