Import and open a file

Currently, the maximum file size allowed for import is 5 GB.

1. From the File Manager, click Import, and choose one of the following:

    

   File

   Select the file that you want to import, and click Open. Tip: Use this option if you’re importing a zipped assembly or any other type of individual file.

   Assembly

   Important: You must save all of your assembly's references to the same location on your computer. For more information, see Preparing assemblies for import. Select the folder that contains your assembly parts (do not go into the folder; simply select it), and click Upload. In the Upload message, click Upload. In the Import Assembly dialog, select the top-level assembly file from the Assembly File list, and click Import. Note: You must zip assemblies that have 5,000+ parts before importing. Import them using the File option instead of Assembly.

   Notes:

   • If the filename already exists, you can choose to import the file as new or as an increment version. For more information on file versioning, see Import a new version of a model.
   • You can only open supported files in Vertex. However, you can import unsupported files. For example, you can preview PDFs and image files in your browser. For more information, see Supported file types.
2. When the Activity list shows that the import is completed, and it appears in your file list, click the filename to open it.