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Export from Rhino to Inventor

r.rice2QLST — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 19:21:33 GMT

Can Rhino solids be taken into Inventor?

The model doesnt need to be parametric, a dumb solid/surface will do, it's just for a reference point to build around.

The model I need to bring into Inventor is a 3dm file.

Thanks

Rob

Re: Export from Rhino to Inventor

SharkDesign — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 19:23:44 GMT

I'm assuming Rhino will export to STL with it being mesh models?

You can bring it in to Inventor as a dumb block. Some editing capability can be used but it is very limited.

Re: Export from Rhino to Inventor

SharkDesign — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 19:24:22 GMT

To test if your file can be imported do this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ko2U33qOGpk

Re: Export from Rhino to Inventor

johnsonshiue — Tue, 21 Sep 2021 00:44:52 GMT

Hi! Inventor can import Rhino files (3dm) directly. There is no need to convert it to mesh.

Many thanks!

Re: Export from Rhino to Inventor

r.rice2QLST — Tue, 21 Sep 2021 13:12:35 GMT

Hi,

I pulled the the 3dm file in and it created a .iam but it was empty. Have I missed a step?

Thanks

Rob

Re: Export from Rhino to Inventor

SharkDesign — Tue, 21 Sep 2021 13:33:31 GMT

Are you on the most up to date Inventor? It's possible if your 3dm file is a newer version that your inventor install can support you might get a blank file or an error.

Post your file here if you are stuck.

Re: Export from Rhino to Inventor

r.rice2QLST — Tue, 21 Sep 2021 13:35:41 GMT

No, attempted with 2019, shall try with 2022 and revert back.

Thanks!

Re: Export from Rhino to Inventor

JDMather — Tue, 21 Sep 2021 15:14:57 GMT

Can you zip and attach example files here (*.3dm *.stp *.stl)?

Re: Export from Rhino to Inventor

mgb228 — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 18:11:34 GMT

Hi, not sure if you're still looking for an answer to this- but for me I had to import the Rhino after I opened the Rhino file. Your situation may be more complicated than this, but as a first time Inventor user this was what I had to do to merely see my Rhino geometry in the viewport.