To import a file into the active document

1. Open a new or existing part file.
2. To change the import options:
   1. Choose File > Options to display the FeatureCAM Options dialog.
   2. Change the settings as needed in the File > Import Options and File > Import Types pages.
   3. Click OK.
3. Choose File > Import.
4. Choose 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.

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

Supported file types

Type	Description
.ddx; .ddz	Autodesk PowerShape files
.dwg; .dxf	Autodesk AutoCAD files
.igs	IGES Industry standard neutral CAD files
.x_t; .x_b	Parasolid-based solid model files
.sat; .sab	ACIS-based solid model files
.sldprt; .sldasm	SolidWorks files and SolidWorks assembly files
.mod; .model	CATIA V4 files
.ipt ; .iam	Autodesk Inventor files
.prt; .prt<number>; .asm; .asm<number>; .xpr; .xas	PTC Creo files
.catpart; .catproduct	CATIA V5 files
.par; .psm; .asm	Solid Edge files and Solid Edge assembly files
.prt	NX (formerly UniGraphics) files
.stp; .step	STEP files
.a1; .scl; .xml	Alpha_1 files
.stl; .dmt	STL files
.f3d	Autodesk Fusion Archive files
.alias	Autodesk Alias files
.smt; .smb	Autodesk Shape Manager files

Note: Non-supported file types, such as .pdf files, are imported into FeatureCAM using Autodesk Manufacturing Data Exchange Utility.