You can insert a
third-party
CAD file into a SOLIDWORKS assembly using the Insert Component
tool.
To insert a
third-party
CAD file into a SOLIDWORKS assembly:
-
Click Open (Standard toolbar) or
.
- Optional:
3DEXPERIENCE Users: If the Open from 3DEXPERIENCE
dialog box appears, click This PC.
-
Open a SOLIDWORKS assembly.
-
Click Insert Components (Assembly
toolbar) or .
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In the dialog box, browse to the desired part file.
-
Click Open and add it in
the SOLIDWORKS assembly.
-
Click .
The
third-party
CAD files are inserted in the SOLIDWORKS assembly.