#### To Import a Data File into a Part Program:

1. Select the File | Import menu option and then select a data type to import. An Open dialog box appears.

2. Navigate through the available directories until you find the directory containing the data files.

3. Choose the desired input data file type from the Files of Type drop-down list at the bottom of the dialog box and then select the file to input. If the selected part program already has CAD data associated with it, disregard this step.

4. Click the Import button. If you already have CAD data imported for your current part program, then PC-DMIS asks if you want to replace the existing CAD data or merge the CAD data together. Click either Merge or Replace. See the Merge/Replace topic for more information.

5. Follow the remaining dialogs depending on the data type that you have chosen.

6. The CAD file will be imported.

CAD data can be added and merged at anytime during the cycle of the part program by following the steps described in "Merge/Replace".

Note: The Import option will also allow you to "post-in" a translated DOS file. See the "Translating a Part Program into PC-DMIS" section.

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Importing Multiple CAD Files