Importing IGES

During IGES import:

Points are imported as a group of 3D loci.

NURBS curves are imported as a group of NURBS curves.

NURBS surfaces are imported as a group of NURBS surfaces.

Closed solids are imported as a group of imported solids.

Open solids are imported as a group of NURBS surfaces.

If there is only one element in the IGES file, it is imported as a single element rather than grouped.

Imported solids cannot be ungrouped or edited through the Edit Group command; they can be used in solid operations.

To import an IGES file:

Select the command, and then the file to import.

Alternatively, click the file to import and drag it into an open Vectorworks file.

The Import IGES Options dialog box opens.

Select Import as symbol to import the file contents as a symbol definition in the Resource Manager; for more information, see Resource Manager and Concept: Vectorworks symbols.