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Importing Files

How to import 3D/CAD files in Asset Transformer Studio
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Last updated 9 hours ago
Importing a 3D/CAD file is generally the very first action to start working with Asset Transformer Studio, as importing, preparing and exporting a 3D model is the most common use case!
When importing, the integrity of all the information contained in the original 3D/CAD file is preserved: product structure (hierarchy), original CAD surfaces (BRep/Nurbs), materials assignment and appearance, PMI, animations and all kinds of metadata.
Find here all the formats supported at import in Asset Transformer Studio.

Defining the Import mode

The Import mode defines how a model is imported in Asset Transformer Studio, and 2 modes are available: Raw import and Guided import. More information in the dedicated page here.

Importing a 3D model

Once the Import mode is defined, import a 3D model in Asset Transformer Studio using all the available possibilities:
  • By dragging and dropping the file in the interface.
  • From the 
    Raw import
    / 
    Guided import
    icons in the Main Toolbar.
  • By doing File menu > 
    Raw import
    or 
    Guided import
    .

Import and scripting

The Python interface cannot be used for batch/automation data preparation scripts: Asset Transformer SDK is the solution for this, and the supporting tool for developing scripts is the Asset Transformer SDK UI.

Related Topics

  • Supported File Formats
  • Importing Alias Files
  • Importing VRED Files
  • Importing RVM Files
  • Importing ReCap Files
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    • Defining the Import mode

    • Importing a 3D model

    • Import and scripting

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