Convert DRWDOT to SLDTBT

Understanding drwdot and sldtbt 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, annotations, and document properties for engineering drawings. DRWDOT files help users maintain consistency across multiple projects.

SLDTBT files are SolidWorks Table Templates. These templates are used to define the formatting and structure of tables, such as Bill of Materials (BOM), hole tables, or revision tables, within SolidWorks drawings. SLDTBT files ensure that tables in drawings adhere to company or project standards.

How to convert drwdot to sldtbt

Direct conversion from DRWDOT to SLDTBT is not natively supported, as these file types serve different purposes within SolidWorks. However, you can extract table formats from a DRWDOT drawing and save them as an SLDTBT template using SolidWorks itself.

Step-by-step conversion process using SolidWorks

1. Open SolidWorks and create a new drawing using your DRWDOT template (File → New → Drawing).
2. Insert the desired table (e.g., BOM, revision table) into the drawing (Insert → Tables → [Table Type]).
3. Customize the table formatting as needed (fonts, borders, column widths, etc.).
4. Right-click the table and select Save As.
5. In the save dialog, choose SLDTBT as the file type and save your table template.

Recommended software for conversion

The best and most reliable software for this process is SolidWorks itself. No third-party converters are recommended, as only SolidWorks can accurately interpret and export its proprietary template formats.

Summary

While you cannot directly convert a DRWDOT file to SLDTBT, you can use SolidWorks to extract and save table templates from your drawing templates. This ensures your tables maintain consistent formatting across all your engineering drawings.