Import and open a file

Currently, the maximum file size allowed is 5 GB.

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

   For this option:	Do 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	Go to the folder that contains your assembly, and click Upload. In the Upload message, ensure that the folder is correct, and click Upload. In the Import Assembly dialog, select the assembly file from the Assembly File list, and click Import. Important: All of your assembly's files must be saved to the same location on your desktop. For more information, see Preparing assemblies for import. Assemblies that have 5,000+ parts must be zipped prior to import. Import them using the File option.

   Note: Only supported files can be opened in Vertex. However, you can also import unsupported files. For example, PDFs and image files can be previewed in your browser. For more information, see supported file types.

2. If the filename already exists in your workspace, choose one of the following:
   • To import it as a new, separate file, click Import as New Model.
   • To import it as a new version of the existing file, click Increment Version.
     Tip: To import a new version of an existing model that has a different filename, right-click the file you want to update and select Import new version.
     If you select more than one file to import, versioning doesn’t work.
3. You can open the file when the Activity list shows that it completed and it appears in your file list. Click the filename to open it.

   

For more information on file versions, see File versions overview.