To import a CAD model using Autodesk Moldflow Design Link

To begin the part design process, import or process your CAD model files using Autodesk Moldflow Design Link.

  1. Click Import (Home tab > Import panel > Import).

    The Import dialog appears.

  2. Navigate to the folder where your CAD model is located and select it.
  3. Click Open.
  4. If you selected a native CAD geometry, do one of the following:
    1. Click Direct Import using Autodesk Moldflow Design Link to import the model in its native format
    2. Click Process using Autodesk Moldflow Design Link to translate the model.
      Note: If you selected the second option, click Advanced, select the required alternate meshing parameters that Autodesk Moldflow Design Link offers and click OK.
  5. Select the mesh type you want from the drop-down list.
  6. Click OK.
Note: The model appears inside the Project View pane.