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before you insert the imported content, you can insert it later by right-clicking
the import status bar icon and choosing "Insert" from the menu.
When IMPORT produces a single block, the INSUNITS property on the block
is set to match the source file’s linear units. When IMPORT produces multiple
blocks, the INSUNITS property on the block corresponding to the top level
assembly is set to match the source file’s linear units.
To import a CATIA V4 file
1 Click Insert tab ➤ Import panel ➤ Import.
2 In the Import File dialog box, in the Files of type box, select the file type
corresponding to the CATIA V4 file you want to import (*.model, *.session,
*.exp, *.dlv3).
3 Find and select the file you want to import, or enter the name of the file
at File Name.
4 Click Open.
Import is performed as a background process. A notification bubble is
displayed when the command is done.
■ Click the file name in the notification bubble. The imported file is
inserted in the current drawing.
TIP If you accidentally close the notification bubble, right-click the import
icon on the status bar, and click Insert. The imported file is inserted in the
current drawing.
5 Click OK.
To import a CATIA V5 file
1 Click Insert tab ➤ Import panel ➤ Import.
2 In the Import File dialog box, in the Files of type box, select the file type
corresponding to the CATIA V5 file you want to import (*.CATPart,
*.CATProduct).
3 Find and select the file you want to import, or enter the name of the file
at File Name.
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