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2.2.4 3D CAD Import
Process Designer can only load files in *.co, *.cor, and *.cojt format. This format is displayed in System Root as a folder. This folder contains a 3D geometry representation as *.jt file and a TuneData.xml file that contains the information of the data, such as object type and project association.
Native 3D CAD files cannot be loaded in Process Designer and have to be converted first. If CADTranslators Add-On is installed, you can import and convert native 3D CAD files from another applications, such as NX, CATIA, Pro-Engineer/Creo, as well as files with neutral data format, such as STEP, IGES, or JT. You can also choose, which JT Version the data will be converted into by selecting Tools > Options > General Tab from the menu bar.
Importing 3D CAD files in Process Designer
- Select File > Import > Import CAD Files from the menu bar (if this option is not available, make sure to click an object in the Navigation Tree first).
- The Import CAD Files window opens.
- Click Add button to add 3D CAD Files that are to be imported in Process Designer.
- After selecting the 3D CAD files that are to be imported, the File Import Settings window opens.
- In the File Import Settings window you can select the target folder where you would like to store the imported CAD files. The default path is under \SystemRoot\Libraries. You can create a new folder to organize your imported 3D CAD files if you like, but the target folder must be under System Root.
- Define the type of your 3D CAD files under Class Types.
- By clicking OK Button you will return to the Import CAD Files window. The import process will start after you click Import button.
- It is important to left the option Create new subfolder for each imported assembly checked if you are importing assembly 3D CAD files. This option will keep your 3D CAD files organized, otherwise all imported 3D CAD files will be stored under \System Root\Libraries.
- You can find all imported 3D CAD files in your project under administrator’s Folder node in the Navigation Tree. Process Designer automatically creates a Part/Resource library and a Compound Part/Resource for each imported 3D CAD file, depending on which Class Types you selected before.
