Connector Import

Learn about importing connector files.

The following file types can be imported: *.mwf, *.mcf, *.xml, *.vip, *.csv.
Note: An xMCF file can be imported via an .xml file that contains the following headline:
<xmcf xmlns:xs="http/www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns="http:
    <version>3.0.0</version>
    <data>2015-12-14</date>
For xMCF files, the following types of connectors and features are managed:
  • 0D: Spotweld, bolt, screw, gumdrop, clinch, rivet (blind, self-piercing, solid, swop), robscan, contact_list, threaded connection, heat stake, clip, nail
  • 1D: Sequence connection 0D (spotweld, gumdrop), seamweld (butt_joint, corner weld, edge weld, i_weld, overlap weld, y-joint, k-joint, cruciform joint, flared joint), adhesive-line, hemming, contact list
  • 2D: Adhesive face
  • Custom attributes are managed.
  • Appdata is not managed.

Connector Import Options

Options used when importing connector files.

Overwrite
ID Offset
Define Offset
Set offset to Zero
Set offset to Max Value
Set offset Value
Offset By
Use name to identify part link
Import from common format