SOLIDWORKS (.sldprt/.sldasm) import

SOLIDWORKS is a 3-D mechanical CAD (computer-aided design) program that runs on Microsoft Windows and is being developed by Dassault Systèmes SOLIDWORKS Corp., a subsidiary of Dassault Systèmes, S. A. (Vélizy, France).

Note: When opening SOLIDWORKS assembly files, the referenced part files must be in the same folder as the assembly file.

To open, import, insert, and attach a file as a worksession

From the File menu, click Open or Import.

In the Open dialog box, select the supported file type.

If the import can be configured, click Options to specify import settings.

Click Open, or press Enter.

Note: When Rhino opens a non-3dm model, the title bar reflects the name of the model that was opened. When the model is saved for the first time, this model name is entered as the file name.

SOLIDWORKS Import Options

Import Parts as blocks

Imports SOLIDWORKS parts as Rhino blocks

Map SOLIDWORKS Y to Rhino Z

Rotates the model on import so that the z-direction is up.

Always use these settings. Do not show this dialog again.

Saves the current settings and turns off the dialog display.

To turn the message back on

Click Options in the appropriate Save, Export, Open, Import, or Insert dialog box.