Importing a 3D Model

You import a 3D model (also referred to as an object or mesh) to serve as a 3D subject in a project.

Using the SOLIDWORKS Visualize add-in, you can export models from SOLIDWORKS and load them into SOLIDWORKS Visualize. With SOLIDWORKS Professional, you can also export motion studies. For more information, see the SOLIDWORKS Help.
In SOLIDWORKS Visualize Connected, you can import parts and assemblies from SOLIDWORKS Connected. To import motion studies, you embed the motion study data in the SOLIDWORKS Connected parts or assemblies before you import them. For more information, see Importing Motion Studies into SOLIDWORKS Visualize Connected.

Importing a Model into an Existing Project

  1. Open an existing project.
  2. Do one of the following:
    • Click File > Import.
    • Click Project > Models > Import Model.
    • On the Models tab of the Palette, click Add and click Import Model.
  3. In the Import dialog box, browse to a model and click Open.
  4. In the Import Settings dialog box, specify options and click OK.
    The model is added to the open project.

Importing a Model into a New Project

  1. Click File > Open.
  2. In the Open Project dialog box, browse to a model and click Open.
    A new project opens.
  3. In the Import Settings dialog box, specify options and click OK.
    The model is added to the new project.