How to check which CAD file formats are supported in CDS Mentor?

CDS Mentor is a 3D work instruction platform that supports a variety of CAD file formats. The current supported CAD file formats are STEP, STP, and PVZ.

• STEP (.step, .stp) - This is a standard file format for exchanging 3D data between different CAD systems. It is widely used in the manufacturing industry.
• PVZ (.pvz) - This is a compressed file format that is used by Creo View, a CAD viewing and collaboration tool. PVZ files can contain 3D models, annotations, and other CAD data.

This tutorial will explain how to check which CAD file formats are supported in CDS Mentor.

1. During the creation of new create work instruction, click on Upload icon button to upload a CAD asset. If you are not sure of how to create work instruction – learn more here.
2. This will open a file picker where you can select the file you want to upload.
3. In the file picker window that appears, you will see a drop-down menu labeled "File Type". Click on this menu to see a list of the supported CAD file formats.
4. The supported CAD file formats are listed in the drop-down menu. If you have a CAD file that is not one of the supported formats, it will not appear in this list.
5. To import a CAD file, select the appropriate file format from the drop-down menu and navigate to the location where the file is saved on your device.
6. Select the CAD file you want to import and click on the "Open" button to import the file into CDS Mentor.