CAD File Import
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This guide explains how to import custom components into MachineBuilder for use in your designs. Feature Overview Importing components into MachineBuilder allows users to design with custom parts, which behave like standard Vention components and work with all shortcuts. However, imported components: Do not appear in the Bill of Materials (BOM). Are not provided by Vention upon purchase of a design. Supported File Types: .step, .stp, .sldprt, .stl, .iges, .igs, .prt, .catpart, .asm, .par, .ipt, .x_b, .x_t Steps to Import a CAD File Step 1: Select Your CAD Model Open the Import Window: Option 1: From the menu in the top-left corner of the navigation bar, select CAD File Import . Option 2: Navigate to the My Models section of the parts library and click Import Parts . Upload Your File: Click Select Your File or drag and drop your file into the import window. After selecting your file …