Imports files of different formats into the current drawing.
You can import data files, other than DWG files, that were created with other applications into the current drawing. The import process translates data into the corresponding DWG file data.
The Import File dialog box (a standard file selection dialog box) is displayed.
In Files of type, select the file format to import. In File Name, select the file name to import. The file is imported into the drawing.
The following formats are available for import for AutoCAD.
| Format | Description | Related command | In AutoCAD LT? |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3D Studio (*.3ds) | 3D Studio files | 3DSIN | No |
| ACIS (*.sat) | ACIS solid object file | ACISIN | No |
| Autodesk Inventor (*.ipt), (*.iam) | Autodesk Inventor part and assembly files | n/a | No |
| CATIA V4 (*.model; *.session; *.exp; *.dlv3) | CATIA® V4 model, session and export files | n/a | No |
| CATIA V5 (*.CATPart; *.CATProduct) | CATIA® V5 part and assembly files | n/a | No |
| DGN (*.dgn), including DGN files with user-specified file extensiosn such as .sed for seed files | MicroStation DGN file | DGNIMPORT | Yes |
| FBX (*.fbx) | Autodesk®FBX file | FBXIMPORT | No |
| IGES (*.iges; *.igs) | IGES files | IGESIMPORT | No |
| JT (*.ij) | JT file | n/a | No |
| Parasolid (*.x_b) | Parasolid binary file | n/a | No |
| Parasolid (*.x_t) | Parasolid text file | n/a | No |
| Pro/ENGINEER (*.prt*; *.asm*) | Pro/ENGINEER® part and assembly files | n/a | No |
| Pro/ENGINEER Granite (*.g) | Granite files generated by Pro/ENGINEER | n/a | No |
| Pro/ENGINEER Neutral (*.neu) | Granite neutral files generated by Pro/ENGINEER | n/a | No |
| Rhino (*.3dm) | Rhinoceros® model files | n/a | No |
| SolidWorks (*.prt; *.sldprt; *.asm; *.sldasm) | SolidWorks® part and assembly files | n/a | No |
| Metafile (*.wmf) | Microsoft Windows ® Metafile | WMFIN | Yes |
| STEP (*.ste; *.stp; *.step): | STEP files | n/a | No |
For the WMF file type, selecting Options on the Tools menu in this dialog box displays the WMF In Options dialog box. You can display this dialog box directly by using WMFOPTS.
If FILEDIA = 0, the following prompt is displayed: