The File>Import options allow you to open the various file types. These various import formats and methods are explained below.

NOTE: All translations of assemblies that use either external or internal part references result in lightweight assemblies. However, when necessary for operations like editing, for example, you can load the full geometry by clearing the lightweight options. This lightweight option is a check box in the Lightweight column in the Part References pane of the Part Splitter. For details, see PartRefs Window.

NOTE: To import a CADL file, first, convert it to a KXL script. The procedure is provided in Help>Help Topics>KXL Help>KXL Converter.

HINT: When importing certain files, you will be warned when you attempt to import a file containing units of measurement that differ from the units in the current part. You will be able to specify how to handle the units mismatch through a dialog.

To view information on a particular file import method, click the appropriate link below. Note that some of the translation methods listed below may not be available, depending on the KeyCreator product you have purchased.

KeyCreator Files

ACIS SAT

FastSURF Surfaces

AutoCAD DXF

AutoCAD DWG

IGES

STEP

Parasolid

STL

Solidworks

Autodesk Inventor

Catia V4

Catia V5

Pro\Engineer

Unigraphics

HOOPS Metafile

HOOPS Stream File

Image

U3D

PDF

CSV

OBJ

JT

Rhino

CATIA V6 3DXML