You can import a triangle or surface model into an open ArtCAM model or project. When importing into an open model, the 3D model is pasted onto the currently active relief layer. When importing into an open project, the 3D model is added to the Project Tree as a 3D object or an assembly; either of which can be used to create a new model containing:
- a relief;
- a rotary relief; or
- an embossed relief.
You can import the following 3D models:
- Triangle models:
- ArtCAM Assembly (.3da);
- ArtCAM Project (.3dp);
- 3D Studio (.3ds);
- Drawing Interchange File (.dxf);
- Binary or ASCII STL (.stl);
- Universal 3D File (.u3d);
- Wavefront Object File (.obj); and
- Autodesk Machining Triangles (.dmt)
- Surface models:
- 3D NURBS Modeller - Rhinoceros (.3dm);
- Autodesk DGK (.dgk);
- SolidWorks Part File (.sldprt);
- IGES Format (.igs, .ige and .iges);
- ACIS File (.sat);
- CATIA File (.fic);
- CATIA5 (.catpart and .catproduct);
- Cimatron File (.pfm);
- Elite File (.elt);
- Ideas File (.mf1 and .prt);
- Inventor File (.ipt);
- Parasolid Files (.x_t,.xmt_txt, .x_band .xmt_bin);
- Parts File (.psmodel);
- DDX Files (.ddx and .ddz);
- Pro/Engineer Files (.asm and .par);
- SpaceClaim File (.scdoc);
- Step Files (.stp and .step);
- Unigraphics File (.prt); and
- VDAFS File (.vda)
To import a triangle or surface model into an open project:
- In the
Project
panel, right-click the root
Assembly or the assembly
in the Project Tree below which you want to import the triangle or surface model, then select
Import in the context menu. The
Import 3D Model dialog is displayed.
- Navigate to the folder on your computer containing the triangle and surface model you want to use.
- Select the file you want to import, then click
Open. A 3D Object
is added to the Project Tree, below the root
Assembly or the currently selected assembly
, and the
Import 3D Model dialog is closed.
The imported model is displayed in the 3D view.
Note: The availability of this feature is license dependent.