import_cad_file
Import STEP and IGES CAD files into Blender by converting them to mesh format for editing and rendering.
Instructions
Import CAD files (STEP, IGES) into Blender with automatic conversion.
This function handles the complete pipeline:
Detect CAD file format
Convert to mesh format using appropriate tool
Import converted mesh into Blender
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| filepath | Yes | Path to CAD file | |
| cad_format | No | CAD format (STEP, STP, IGES, IGS) | STEP |
| global_scale | No | Blender import scale | |
| mesh_quality | No | Mesh quality (low, medium, high) | medium |
| scale_factor | No | CAD unit conversion scale | |
| import_shading | No | Import material shading | |
| conversion_tool | No | Conversion tool to use (auto, mayo, freecad, online) | auto |
| use_custom_normals | No | Import custom normals |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| result | Yes |