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3D Model Import
Import a wide variety of file formats, including CATIA
®
, NX
®
, Parasolid, Pro/Engineer
®
, Rhinoceros
®
,
and SolidWorks
®
, as a starting point for documenting your designs in AutoCAD. You can access the
Import tool from the Import panel of the Insert ribbon tab. In the Import File dialog box, open the Files of
Type drop-down list to select the desired file format.
While the import operation is in progress, an Import icon is displayed on the status bar tray. A bubble
notification indicates when the import process is complete and a link in the bubble notification displays
the translated file name. You can pass the cursor over the link to view the full path and file name.
The ability to import these file formats supports surfaces, solids, and 2D and 3D wire geometry. The data
is translated to native AutoCAD geometry and inserted into the drawing as blocks. Parts and assemblies
in the original models are preserved and replicated as nested blocks. After importing, you can freely
modify the data using standard AutoCAD editing tools and document the 3D models using the new model
documentation tools.
Model Documentation
Save time by automatically generating intelligent documentation for AutoCAD, Inventor, and other
models. Drawing views, edge display, and location are instantly updated when an engineering change is
made.
Access the model documentation tools from the Drawing Views panel of the Annotate ribbon tab.