How to open 3D CAD Assemblies and Parts in Canvas X Pro

How to open 3D CAD Assemblies and Parts in Canvas X Pro

Overview: In order to correctly open assembly files in Canvas X3,  the associated part files need to be accessible to Canvas X3.  How you save your assemblies in your 3D CAD application and distribute these files is important. 

If you receive the following message when opening an assembly, then the parts are either not embedded in or properly associated with the assembly model:


Clicking the View error log will display what files are missing.

For example, with Solidw



    • Related Articles

    • Canvas X Pro System Requirements & Documentation

      Getting Started Guide Getting Started Guide (PDF) Canvas X Pro Help Canvas X Pro User Guide (PDF) Canvas X Pro 3D Guide (PDF) Supported File Formats Canvas X Pro can import and access data in over 90 File Formats, including files created in all ...
    • Essential Canvas X Pro Update

      Overview: A new update of Canvas X Pro is now available which delivers powerful performance improvements.   Technology changes behind these improvements means you need to take some quick but important actions to ensure your existing Canvas ...
    • Canvas X Pro Release Notes

      Canvas X Pro Release Notes Build 20.0.625 Improvements The DWG/DXF Import is updated. The "Halo" effect can be added to a line so that the line can have white lines outside of it. Crop button is added to the Page Crop's properties bar to execute the ...
    • Canvas X Draw for Mac Install and Activation (Existing Accounts)

      Overview: This article outlines the steps for installing and activating Canvas X Draw, for existing Subscription users. Applies To: Canvas X Draw Steps To Perform: 1. Double click Canvas X Draw.dmg. Follow the steps in the window below to copy Canvas ...
    • Canvas X Pro System Requirements & Documentation

      Canvas X Pro Getting Started Guide Getting Started Guide (PDF) Canvas X Pro Help Canvas X Pro User Guide (PDF) Canvas X Pro 3D Guide (PDF) Supported File Formats Canvas X Pro can import and access data in over 90 File Formats, including files created ...