- GuiCommand: Name:Std Import MenuLocation:File → Import... Workbenches:All Shortcut:Ctrl+I SeeAlso:Std Open, Import Export, Import Export Preferences
The Std Import command imports geometry from a different file format into the active document. Many file formats are supported and for some formats multiple import options exist. See Import Export for more information.
- There are several ways to invoke the command:
- Select the File →
Import... option from the menu. - Use the keyboard shortcut: Ctrl+I.
- Select the File →
- Optionally select the correct file format in the dialog box.
- Select a file.
- Press the Open button.
- Press Esc or the Cancel button to abort the command.
- To convert an imported mesh object into a solid see the Import from STL or OBJ tutorial.
- To import into a new document you can use the Std Open command.
- Some workbenches have additional import commands. See: Import Export.
- See: Import Export Preferences.
- The last used file location is stored: Tools → Edit parameters... → BaseApp → Preferences → General → FileOpenSavePath.
- The last used import filter is stored: Tools → Edit parameters... → BaseApp → Preferences → General → FileImportFilter.
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