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:#Before importing, check that the data is in a file type that SMS can recognize. For CAD data these are [[SMS:Importing Non-native SMS Files|DXF and DWG]] files.
:#Verify the CAD file type is readable by SMS before importing it. SMS can import [[SMS:Importing Non-native SMS Files|DXF and DWG]] files.
:# Use the [[SMS:File Menu|''File'' | '''Open''']] command to launch the ''Open'' dialog and import the CAD files. (Files can also be imported with the "drag and drop" option.)
:#Use the [[SMS:File Menu|''File'' | '''Open...''']] command to launch the ''Open'' dialog (or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drag_and_drop drag and drop]) to import the CAD files.
:# The data should [[SMS:CAD Data|load in layers]] into the Project Explorer.<noinclude>[[Category:SMS Workflow Templates]]</noinclude>
::The data should [[SMS:CAD Data|load in layers]] into the Project Explorer.<noinclude>[[Category:SMS Import Workflow Templates|CAD]]</noinclude>

Latest revision as of 15:14, 2 September 2016

  1. Verify the CAD file type is readable by SMS before importing it. SMS can import DXF and DWG files.
  2. Use the File | Open... command to launch the Open dialog (or drag and drop) to import the CAD files.
The data should load in layers into the Project Explorer.