Import a 3D Model

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You can import a 3D model from your computer.

Most standard file types are supported, for example .nwd and .nwc, .rvt, .dwf and .ifc. If you encounter a problem with a particular file type, contact the FARO support team.

  1. Click the Import Data button in the top right corner of the Sphere XG Viewer.

  2. Optional: In the popup, click the link Recommended file size by format to get a list of recommended file sizes by format, see figure below.
    Clicking the List of supported formats link, will give you a list with currently supported file formats.

Figure 1-98 Recommended file size by model

  1. In the popup, click entry Upload from your computer in section 3D Models.
    A file selection window is opened.

  2. Select the 3D model you want from the file system and confirm.

The 3D model is being uploaded and processed. The cloud icon at the top right corner of the screen indicates the progress with a blue progress wheel, for example .

Clicking this icon opens a popup showing current and recent importing and exporting procedures, see chapter Cloud Activity.

Uploading and processing may take some time. You can continue to work in the Sphere XG Viewer. Leave the browser window or tab open until the import is finished. Otherwise, all progress will be lost.

When the procedure is finished, the 3D model is displayed on the 3D Model tab in the project structure view.