Create a project

In this task, you will create a project, import a study and familiarize yourself with the geometry of the meshed model in preparation for the tasks ahead.

Download the files for this tutorial from Autodesk Knowledge Network - Automating this product - introduction folder.

1. Click (Start & Learn tab > Launch panel > New Project).
2. Enter API in the Project name text box.
3. Click OK.
4. Click (Home tab > Import panel > Import).
5. Navigate to the where you saved your tutorial folder.
6. In the Files of Type drop-down list, select Study Files (*.sdy).
7. Select cushion_3D.sdy and then click Open.
8. Click Orbit and rotate the model to examine its geometry and features. Notice in the Study Tasks pane that the tutorial model is represented by a 3D Mesh.

In the next task, you will be introduced to the Macro Recording menu features and learn how to record and play a macro.