Importing SOLIDWORKS Desktop Files

You can import SOLIDWORKS Desktop files from local folders and shared collaborative workspaces.

Before you begin: To use the Import Mates option when importing assembly files, you must have licences for the following apps installed on your computer:
  • Conceptual Design or Industrial Design (or both)
  • SOLIDWORKS Desktop
  1. From the top bar, click Add > Import.
  2. In the dialog box, for Format, select a file format:
    OptionDescription
    SOLIDWORKS (*.sldprt) Filters to list only SOLIDWORKS Desktop part files with .sldprt extensions.
    SOLIDWORKS (*.sldasm) Filters to list only SOLIDWORKS Desktop assembly files with .sldasm extensions.
  3. For Source, select where to import the file from:
    OptionDescription
    File on Disc Imports files located in local folders.
    Collaborative Space Imports files located on shared collaborative workspaces.
  4. For Location and Filename, type the path and file name or click and browse to the file to import.

    By default, the path in Location references the last-used folder.

  5. Select the file and click Open.
  6. Select options:
    OptionDescription
    Configuration (Available if the selected file contains more than one configuration of the model.) Specifies which configuration to open.
    Orientation Specifies which axis of the model to set as the up direction. Select Y-Up or Z-Up.
    Import Mates (Available when importing .sldasm files.) Includes the mates in the imported file.
  7. Click OK.
    A dialog box displays the progress of the data conversion. When the data conversion is complete, the imported file appears in the 3D area.