Cross-CAD Command & Terminology Translator (SolidWorks ⇄ NX ⇄ Inventor ⇄ AutoCAD)
Translate feature names, assembly mate terminology, and drafting commands when migrating between SolidWorks, Siemens NX, Inventor, Creo, and AutoCAD.
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Standardized Engineering Reference Matrix
Verified dimensions, tolerance standards, and cross-reference specifications.
| Engineering Operation | AutoCAD / ZWCAD / BricsCAD | SolidWorks | Siemens NX | Autodesk Inventor | PTC Creo Parametric | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2D Sketch Creation | PLINE / LINE (L) | Sketch (Insert Sketch) | Sketch in Task Env (S) | Start 2D Sketch (S) | Sketch (Extrude/Placement) | |
| Linear Solid Extrusion | EXTRUDE (EXT) / PRESSPULL | Extruded Boss/Base | Extrude (X) | Extrude (E) | Extrude Protrusion / Cut | |
| Revolved Solid Feature | REVOLVE (REV) | Revolved Boss/Base | Revolve (Shift+X) | Revolve (R) | Revolve | |
| Path Sweep / Pipe | SWEEP | Swept Boss/Base | Sweep Along Guide / Tube | Sweep (Ctrl+Shift+S) | Sweep / Helical Sweep | |
| Multi-Section Loft / Blend | LOFT | Lofted Boss/Base | Through Curves / Studio Surface | Loft | Blend / Swept Blend | |
| Edge Fillet / Round | FILLET (F) | Fillet | Edge Blend (B) | Fillet (F) | Round (Ctrl+F) | |
| Assembly Positioning | ALIGN / BLOCK INSERT | Mate (Coincident, Concentric) | Assembly Constraints (C) | Constrain (C) / Joint (J) | Component Placement (Coincident) | |
| Duplicate Pattern | ARRAY (AR) | Linear / Circular Pattern | Pattern Feature / Component | Rectangular / Circular Pattern | Pattern (Dimension / Axis) | |
| Hollow Thin-Wall Part | SHELL (SOLIDEDIT) | Shell | Shell | Shell | Shell | |
| Section View Inspection | SECTIONPLANE | Section View | Edit Section (Ctrl+H) | Half Section View | View Manager -> Cross Section |
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