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Import IGES File Example (VBA)

This example shows how to import an IGES file.

'----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
' Preconditions:
' 1. Verify that the file specified to import exists.
' 2. Open the Immediate window.
'
' Postconditions:
' 1. Imports the specified file into SOLIDWORKS.
' 2. Examine the graphics area, FeatureManager design tree, and Immediate window.
'------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Option Explicit
Sub main()
    Dim swApp As SldWorks.SldWorks
    Dim swModel As SldWorks.ModelDoc2
    Dim swImportData As SldWorks.ImportIgesData
    Dim Err As Long
    Set swApp = CreateObject("SldWorks.Application")
    Set swModel = swApp.LoadFile4("C:\Users\Public\Documents\SOLIDWORKS\SOLIDWORKS 2018\samples\tutorial\importexport\gasket.igs", "r", swImportData, Err)
    Debug.Print ("Error (0 = no error): " & Err)
End Sub


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