To import files

To import a CAD model into the active document:

  1. Open a new or existing part file.
  2. To change the import options, select File > Options > File > Import/Export tab.
  3. Select File > Import.
  4. Select the file you want to import, and click Open.

    A message asks if you want to review the log file: click Yes to display the results, or click No to continue. The Import Results wizard is displayed.

  5. Follow the instructions in the wizard to complete the process.

FeatureCAM can import these formats.

Type

Description

.ddx

PowerShape (Autodesk Manufacturing Data Exchange Utility)

.dwg; .dxf

AutoCAD files

.iges

Industry standard neutral CAD files

.geo

Bridgeport EZ-CAM 2D geometry

.xmt and .xmb

Parasolid-based solid models

.sat and .sab

ACIS-based solid models

.sldprt

SolidWorks files

.sldasm

SolidWorks assembly files

.mod and .model

CATIA V4 files

.ipt and .iam

Autodesk Inventor files

.prt, .prt<number>, .asm and .asm<number>

Native Pro/ENGINEER files, PTC Creo files

.catpart

CATIA V5 files

.par and .asm

Native SolidEdge files and SolidEdge assembly files

.prt

NX (formerly Unigraphics) native files

.stp or .step

STEP files

You can import models from other file formats by selecting File > Import Using Exchange.