Once you have created parts or assembly files that are ready for publishing, you can add them to 3D ContentCentral using the File Upload tool.
These steps assume:
- You have created a supplier account in 3D ContentCentral Supplier Services.
- You understand how to configure and use Supplier Services accounts and the File Upload tool.
To add models to 3D ContentCentral Supplier Services:
- Login to your Supplier Services account.
- From the Content Manager, click UPLOAD NEW FILES to access the File Upload tool.
You may need to install Microsoft® Silverlight™ and Java™ the first time you run the File Upload tool.
- Drag the SOLIDWORKS model files (or a ZIP archive containing SOLIDWORKS files) from a Windows folder onto the Drag & drop your files here to upload area.
These files appear in the Upload Queue.
Under File Details, you can specify 3D ContentCentral properties for the files.
- Click
. When the files are uploaded, the Confirmation window appears.
- Click Close to close the Confirmation window. The models are uploaded into the Supplier Services account on 3D ContentCentral.
These models are not yet published. For details, see Publishing Models in Supplier Services.