Select the import directory in the structure view [Structure] and click on the Import products from CAD command in the context menu.

-> The respective dialog box opens.

Select the Directory option.

To select a directory, click on the Browse button ....

-> An Explorer window opens.

Specify the directory in which the native CAD parts are located and confirm with OK.

-> A note is displayed.

The import directory itself will not be overtaken as class.

Confirm with OK.

-> The Format selection dialog box appears.

Activate the checkbox for the appropriate CAD system version and confirm with OK.

-> Directory selection [Select directory]: The path to the desired import directory is now entered.

Confirm with OK.

-> The import process is started and the Import options for format <CAD system> dialog box appears. Make any necessary adjustments and confirm with Ok.

Apply to all CAD formats:

Normally the dialog would open for each format, e.g. for .prt and .asm. If the option is activated then the dialog won't be displayed a second time.

The import process now runs through and the imported components are displayed on the Products tab page. Each line is marked with a blue plus sign, which indicates that the products have not yet been uploaded to the server.

Commit changes to the server, now or later.

-> After an upload the products are marked by a green checkmark.

Edit product documents:

Click on the Edit product documents command in the context menu of a product.

-> The same-named dialog box opens.

The imported product has a geometry in zjv format and a preview image in png format, which were automatically generated from the native CAD file during the import process.

You can use Add geometry, Add preview image, Add technical drawing [Add technical view] and Remove [Delete] to replace the documents or add new ones (e.g. a technical drawing).

Edit product attributes:

In order to edit product attributes directly click into table fields.

Alternatively, click the context menu command Edit product attributes.

-> The Edit product dialog box opens. Click in the desired field to edit.