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Import a 3D Model

Learn how you can import a 3D model into Sphere XG

Stefanie Zerulla avatar
Written by Stefanie Zerulla
Updated over a week ago

You can upload a 3D model from your computer.

1. Click the Import Data button in the top right corner of the Sphere XG Viewer.

Most standard file types are supported, for example .nwd and .nwc, .rvt, .dwf and .ifc. If you encounter a problem with a particular file type, contact the support team.

2. Optional: In the popup, click the link Recommended file size by format to get a list of recommended file sizes by format, see figure below.

Table of recommended 3D model file sizes

3. In the popup, click the entry Upload from your computer in the section 3D Models.

4. Select the 3D model you want from the file system and confirm.

The 3D model is being uploaded and processed. The cloud icon at the top right corner of the screen indicates the progress with a blue progress wheel, for example .

Make sure not to close the browser window while the upload is running.

When the procedure is finished, the 3D model is displayed on the 3D Model tab in the project structure view.

For more detailed information, see our Sphere XG User Manual.

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