Solidworks, Vans 3D models, and Garmins 3D models

[Zuldarin]

Ok, this is just plain cool. With Van's recent release of the 3D models for the fwd fuselage area I decided to start playing with a panel design for the RV-10 I am building. I downloaded the RV-10 3D model, the Garmin avionics 3D models and started plugging things together. I'm nowhere near done but even with this simple picture you can see the potential for this. The images on the avionics are just screen shots I took and placed on the screens for a coolness factor.

[johnbright]

Please provide a link for the Garmin 3D models.

Thanks

[mbauer]

Here is a link for the 3D drawings from Vans at the bottom are the links for Garmin, Doyon, etc.:
https://www.vansaircraft.com/pdf/pre...ss_Release.pdf

Best regards,
Mike Bauer

[johnbright]

Originally Posted by mbauer

Here is a link for the 3D drawings from Vans at the bottom are the links for Garmin, Doyon, etc.:
https://www.vansaircraft.com/pdf/pre...ss_Release.pdf

Best regards,
Mike Bauer

Thanks Mike,

I had the file "G3XStepFiles.zip" that Van's links to... what I didn't realize is that it contains more than G3X step files, for instance the GTN6xx I was looking for.

[StressedOut]

I tried to import the IGES files into Solidworks 2016 and got a build error on one of the parts. It still imports it, but I'd like to resolve the error.

Has anyone else run into this issue?

On a related note, is there any reason that Van's doesn't make the native Solidworks files available? It would be easier to import them on our side assuming you have Solidworks.

[johnbright]

Originally Posted by StressedOut

I tried to import the IGES files into Solidworks 2016 and got a build error on one of the parts. It still imports it, but I'd like to resolve the error.

Has anyone else run into this issue?

I get one or another error often with IGES and STEP and maybe other files. I ignore them with no issues.

[BMC_Dave]

This is why everyone should just use parasolid, like nature intended...

[Snowflake]

Originally Posted by StressedOut

I tried to import the IGES files into Solidworks 2016 and got a build error on one of the parts. It still imports it, but I'd like to resolve the error.

This is common. I frequently get errors from IGES or STEP files downloaded from McMaster. Sometimes you can resolve the errors with the import diagnostics wizard, but it's usually not worth the effort. Accept the errors, and they'll stop warning you.

On a related note, is there any reason that Van's doesn't make the native Solidworks files available? It would be easier to import them on our side assuming you have Solidworks.

A few reasons come to mind... One, a complete solidworks model for an RV would be prohibitively complex for most casual users. Two, an enterprising person could take the file set and make their own RV without paying Van's for their design. Three, and probably most importantly, they would have to decide what version of Solidworks to make files available in... Older versions won't open files saved from newer versions, and there's no way to save as an older version. Solidworks is very good at forcing users to update on a regular schedule in order to maintain compatibility... We call it the Forced Update, or the F-U...

[Erimo]

Originally Posted by mbauer

Here is a link for the 3D drawings from Vans at the bottom are the links for Garmin, Doyon, etc.:
https://www.vansaircraft.com/pdf/pre...ss_Release.pdf

Best regards,
Mike Bauer

The link to Garmin support (manual) site don't work for me. Is anybody can load the file on VAF if possible ?

Regards

[johnbright]

Originally Posted by Erimo

The link to Garmin support (manual) site don't work for me. Is anybody can load the file on VAF if possible ?

Regards

Strange... try my Google Drive here

You can find the zip file on garmin.com by going to Aviation... Experimental... G3X Touch... Manuals... G3X 3D Models