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Ribbon: Insert tab ➤ Import panel ➤ Import
Toolbar: Insert
Summary
You can import data files, other than DWG files, that were created with other
applications into the current drawing. The import process translates data into
the corresponding DWG file data.
The Import File dialog box (a
standard file selection dialog box) is displayed.
In Files of Type, select the file format to import. In File Name, select the file
name to import. The file is imported into the drawing. The following formats
are available for import:
■ Metafile (*.wmf): Microsoft Windows
®
Metafile (see
WMFIN on page 2097)
■ ACIS (*.sat): ACIS solid object file (see ACISIN on page 82)
■ 3D Studio (*.3ds): 3D Studio file (see 3DSIN on page 68)
■ MicroStation DGN (*.dgn): MicroStation DGN file (see DGNIMPORT on page
548)
■ All DGN files (*.*): DGN files with user-specified file extensions such as .sed
for seed files (see DGNIMPORT on page 548)
■ FBX files (*.fbx): Autodesk
®
FBX files (see FBXIMPORT)
For the WMF file type, selecting Options on the Tools menu in this dialog
box displays the WMF In Options dialog box. You can display this dialog box
directly by using WMFOPTS.
If FILEDIA = 0, the following prompt is displayed:
Enter import file name: Enter path and file name
IMPRINT
Quick Reference
See also:
■ Add Edges and Faces to Solids
938 | Chapter 10 I Commands