HOW TO: Render a SolidWorks model in Blender

This tutorial will show you to export a CAD file (Solidworks parts and assemblies, .step or .iges files, etc...) to be used in Blender, using an .STL. This model can then be used for further modeling, rendering or 3D Printing. Please, do hit subscribe and the little bell icon to get notified whenever new tutorials are available! Exporting a CAD file to Blender or any poligon-based 3D program is not ideal as the geometry (topology) created by these CAD exporters is very 'ugly'. Modeling something with poligons to start with is better, especially when used with advanced materials, simulations or animations. It is however usefull to be able to render a CAD file or to be able to put it in a more complicated scene. This alows you to render your object in a more natural environment, interacting with other objects. A popular choice for rendering CAD files is Keyshot. While this is powerful software, it still only renders your object, not alowing you to model a more advanced scenery. This is why I use Blender whenever I want to present a 3D Model. Thanks for watching!!! Music: Mars - Evalk