You can import 2D and 3D files that you want to view or modify in Shapr3D. To check compatible formats, refer to Supported file types.
To import a file, follow these steps:
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Access the Import tool through any of the following:
- From the modeling space,
- go to File and then choose between Import as a New Project… or Import to Current Project…
- or, go to the Add menu > Image
or File
.
- From the Dashboard, go to Projects > Import
.
- From the modeling space,
- Select the file you want to import > Open.
Note: For images, you can use the gizmo to position the image, and the Opacity slider to adjust the transparency. Select Done to finish. - Optional: Use the Move/Rotate or Translate tool to reposition your newly imported file.
To import a file, follow these steps:
-
Access the Import tool through any of the following:
- From the modeling space,
- select Settings
> Import
- go to the Add menu > Image
- select Settings
- From the Dashboard, go to Projects > Import.
- From the modeling space,
- Select the method for importing the file from the Import dialog:
- Files - Select a file from your device or iCloud.
- Photos - Select a photo from your photo gallery.
-
Camera - Take a new photo with your iPad camera, then choose Use Photo to continue.
Note: For images, you can use the gizmo to position the image, and the Opacity slider to adjust the transparency. Select Done to finish.
- Optional: Use the Move/Rotate or Translate tool to reposition your newly imported file.
To import a file, follow these steps:
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Access the Import tool through any of the following:
- From the Mac menu, Select File > Import...
-
From the modeling space, go to the Add menu > Image
- From the Dashboard, go to Projects > Import.
- Select the file you want to import > Open.
Note: For images, you can use the gizmo to position the image, and the Opacity slider to adjust the transparency. Select Done to finish. - Optional: Use the Move/Rotate or Translate tool to reposition your newly imported file.
You can also drag and drop a file or image into the Shapr3D icon in the dock on your Mac desktop.
Note: If you want to import images from the Photos app, you may need to allow Shapr3D access to the photos on your device. To grant access, go to System Preferences > Security & Privacy.
Files you import are automatically added to your Items Manager. If you import a 3D model in STEP format, the hierarchical structure of the source model is retained in Shapr3D. Bodies grouped together in the same unit (assemblies, parts, components, etc.) are organized into nested folders.