Convert EASM to SLDDRW

Understanding EASM and SLDDRW file formats

EASM (eDrawings Assembly) files are highly compressed, read-only representations of 3D CAD assemblies, primarily used for sharing and reviewing designs without exposing the original CAD data. They are created using eDrawings software and are not intended for direct editing or further CAD modeling.

SLDDRW files are SolidWorks Drawing documents, native to the SolidWorks CAD platform. These files contain 2D engineering drawings, annotations, and views generated from 3D models, and are fully editable within SolidWorks.

Conversion challenges between EASM and SLDDRW

Direct conversion from EASM to SLDDRW is not straightforward. EASM files are designed for viewing and markup, not for editing or extracting original CAD data. As a result, there is no direct, lossless conversion method. However, you can use workarounds to extract geometry for use in SolidWorks drawings.

Best software for EASM to SLDDRW conversion

The recommended approach involves using SolidWorks and eDrawings Professional:

1. Open the EASM file in eDrawings Professional.
2. Export the file as a neutral 3D format, such as File → Save As → STL or File → Save As → STEP, if available.
3. Open the exported file in SolidWorks.
4. Create a new drawing by selecting File → Make Drawing from Part/Assembly in SolidWorks.
5. Save the drawing as an SLDDRW file using File → Save As.

Note: This process may result in loss of original feature data and parametric information, as EASM files do not contain editable CAD features.

Alternative online converters

There are currently no reliable online converters that can directly convert EASM to SLDDRW due to the proprietary and read-only nature of EASM files. For best results, use the method described above with SolidWorks and eDrawings Professional.

Summary

While direct EASM to SLDDRW conversion is not possible, you can extract geometry using eDrawings Professional and SolidWorks. Always retain access to the original CAD files for full editing capabilities.