File > Open

Use this command to open a VX file or a non-VX file into the active session.

• For VX Files
  Use the File Browser to select the VX file to open. You are moved to the object level and the objects contained in the VX file are listed in the VX Object Manager.
  
  
• For Non-VX Files
  Use the File Browser to select the non-VX file to open. Non-VX file type extensions (e.g., .igs, .stp, .vda, .dwg, .xvx, .vxn etc.) will be imported using the active import settings. The active import settings can be changed using the File > Import command. This includes all file formats currently supported on the Import Form except for CATIA and Pro/E. See Import/Export Formats for a complete list of formats and file extensions supported by VX.
  
  If a VX file is active when this command is invoked, the non-VX file is imported as a new object with the same name as the non-VX file and added to the active file. The new object is then activated. If a VX file is not active when this command is invoked, a new VX file and object are created with the same name as the non-VX file. The file and object are then activated.

The file extensions (e.g., *.igs, *.stp) of non-VX files are only used by VX for listing them in the File Browser. VX reads the contents of the file to determine compatibility. If you have a non-VX file from a systems that is supported by VX (e.g., Parasolid, IGES, etc.) but the extension of the file does not match those listed in the File Browser, try renaming the file to the supported extension, and then import it.

Make sure the View options of Windows Explorer is set to show file extensions. Otherwise, renaming will not provide access to the file extension.

You can also use this command to open (and execute) VX macro files (*.vxm) created using the VX Design Automation Language.

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