Importing a CAD model

You can import existing CAD model files to begin the part design process. Before you import a model, it is best that you first create a new project or open an existing project.

When you import a CAD model, you are prompted to select the following settings:

• mesh type

Note: Autodesk Moldflow Design Link is the preferred method for importing geometry data.

1. Open an existing project or create a new project.
2. Click (Home tab > Import panel > Import), or right-click in the Project View pane and select Import.
3. Select the correct file extension for your CAD model from the Files of type drop-down list.
4. Navigate to the folder where your CAD model is located and select it.
5. Click Open.
6. Select the appropriate mesh type from the Import dialog.
7. (Optional) If you are importing the model using Direct Import using Autodesk Moldflow Design Link, select the Layer name based on CAD name option.

   If selected, the names of the bodies in the CAD file are used as the names of the layers. If deselected, the existing CAD Body label is used.

8. Click OK.

The model appears inside the Project View pane.