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======Uploading Files======
With Intact.design, you can upload parts from your favorite CAD program and analyze them in minutes! There are several ways you can achieve this--either through Onshape or directly through Intact.design

===== Import through Onshape =====

      - **Prepare files for analysis:** There are three main ways to prepare parts for analysis through Onshape: create your own part, make a copy from Onshape’s public database of parts, or upload a file from your local drive. See below for details of each method.
          - Create a custom Onshape part
              - Click **[Create]>[Document]** in the upper left corner of the Onshape screen\\ {{:wiki:id:id01.png?450|}}
              - Change the document name
              - Create your part! For tutorials on how to use onshape click [[https://www.onshape.com/videos/topic/tutorials|here]]
          - Onshape’s “Public documents”
              - Click **[Public]** on the left hand side menu bar
              - Search for a part and open it
              - Click **[Make a copy]** in the upper left corner\\ {{:wiki:id:id02.png?600|}}
              - Assign a new name and open the copy
          - Upload from local drive
              - Click **[Create]>[Import files(s)]** in the left hand corner of the Onshape screen
              - Find a supported file on your computer to open ([[https://cad.onshape.com/help/Content/translation.htm|full list of Onshape supported file types]]) Note: //“mesh” file types, like stl files, sometimes produce errors on Onshape. Try uploading an stl file directly to Intact.design (see below) or add an stl converter/fixer app such as “STL Workbench” to Onshape//
              - Once the file has uploaded successfully, it should appear in “My documents.” Open the part
  - **Import to Intact:** After creating or uploading the file to Onshape by one of the above methods, you must import it into Intact in order to analyze your part. 
          - With the part open, click the **[+]** in the bottom left corner
          - Hover over **[Add application]** and click on **[Intact]**\\ {{:wiki:id:id03.png?450|}}\\ This will take you to the Intact menu within Onshape
          - Click on **[Import Model]**
          - Find and select your Onshape model. It takes several minutes to import your model. Refresh the page.
          - The model will then be displayed in your “Model Inventory.” You can work with this model through the Onshape interface or directly on Intact.design

===== Import directly to Intact.design =====

The following file formats are supported by Intact.design:
  * STL
  * PLY
  * .off
  * .3ds
  * OBJ
  * DXF
  * VRML
Before you can import a file from your local computer, you must convert the file to one of these file types. For instructions on saving stl files from various CAD programs check out this [[https://www.stratasysdirect.com/resources/how-to-prepare-stl-files/|tutorial article]].
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To import a file, click on the **[New Project]** button in the top right corner. Once the New Project window appears, select the **[Choose File]** button. This will direct you to your local file manager. Select the desired file and click **[Open]**. Enter the appropriate units and your project title, then click **[Begin Import]**. The project will import to the Project Inventory page. {{ :wiki:id:uploading_files_2.png?400 |}}

 Once the import has finished, you're ready to go!
 Visit [[http://www.intact-solutions.com/learning/doku.php?id=wiki:id:navigation_controls|Navigation Controls]] and [[http://www.intact-solutions.com/learning/doku.php?id=wiki:id:simulation_setup|Simulation Setup]] to continue setting up your project.

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===== Related Tutorial Videos =====
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To learn how to import a part from Onshape's public documents to Intact, watch the beginner's tutorial video starting at [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWOZrrKWSoc&t=15s|0:15]].

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To learn how to import SOLIDWORKS assembly files from GrabCAD to Intact through Onshape, watch this tutorial video.

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