Export from Rhino to Inventor

[r.rice2QLST]

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

[SharkDesign]

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. 

[SharkDesign]

To test if your file can be imported do this:

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

[johnsonshiue]

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

Many thanks!

[r.rice2QLST]

Hi,

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

Thanks

Rob

[SharkDesign]

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.

[r.rice2QLST]

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

Thanks!

[JDMather]

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

[mgb228]

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.