### Importing and Exporting Files

Before you begin creating your Inspection Plan, you should import CAD data from your CAD software package.

PC-DMIS Planner can also connect directly to you CAD software or import existing Inspection Plans. Once you have created your Inspection Plan, you can export it for use with PC-DMIS. The following topics discuss these operations:

- Importing CAD Data

- Importing an Inspection Plan

- Using Direct CAD Interfaces

- Exporting an Inspection Plan

- Using Command Line Options

- Importing a CSV File into Planner

See "Importing CAD Data" for available CAD translators. See "Using Direct CAD Interfaces" for available DCIs.