You can import a scanned file with mesh data into the SOLIDWORKS software
without using the ScanTo3D add-in. The software imports the file and associated mesh data
into a solid or surface
body.
The SOLIDWORKS software can import and create multiple solid bodies
from a mesh file, provided the mesh is closed. If the mesh is not closed, the
Import as Solid Body option
automatically creates surface bodies for all bodies that cannot be imported as solid
bodies.
You can apply texture and appearances to mesh files that you import
into SOLIDWORKS as graphics bodies. The imported graphics bodies appear behind other
geometry.
You can select and reference the converted facets, verticals, and facet edges. You
can also maintain the mesh as a mesh BREP model in SOLIDWORKS that allows graphical
viewing of the mesh model.
The software can also render the imported graphics bodies along with
solid and surface bodies.
To import mesh files:
When you view a mesh file in HLR, HLV, and wireframe display
modes, it shows facets. In shaded with edges mode, the imported mesh displays
facets.