CAD Converter
CAD Converter extension enables conversion for many common CAD file formats to USD.
To enable the CAD file importer if not already enabled,
go to Window -> Extensions and check omni.kit.converter.cad
.
Importing STEP and IGES files
Once the CAD Converter is enabled, the following file formats will be added to the list of supported file formats on the File -> Import dialog:
CATIA V5 Files (*.CATDrawing, *.CATPart, *.CATProduct, *.CATShape, *.CGR)
IFC Files (*.ifc, *.ifczip)
JT Files (*.jt)
NX - Unigraphics Files (*.prt)
Parasolid Files (*.xmt, *.x_t, *.x_b, *.xmt_txt)
SolidWorks Files (*.sldprt, *.sldasm)
STL Files (*.stl)
Autodesk Inventor Files (*.IPT, *.IAM)
CATIA V6 Files (*.3DXML)
AutoCAD 3D Files (*.DWG, *.DXF)
Creo - Pro/E Files (*.ASM, *.NEU, *.PRT, *.XAS, *.XPR)
Revit Files (*.RVT, *.RFA)
Solid Edge Files (*.ASM, *.PAR, *.PWD, *.PSM)
Step/Iges (*.STEP, *.IGES)
There are three different methods to import files using the CAD Converter Extension.
Method 1: File -> Import
You can use the File -> Import option to convert a CAD file to USD.
Method 2: Content Browser
You can use the Content Browser to convert a CAD file to USD. There are two entry points for this.
Right Click
You can use the Content Browser to navigate to a CAD file and right clicking on it. This will bring out a Context Menu and there are two options to import a CAD file: ‘Convert to USD’ and ‘Open CAD File as USD in New Stage’.