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Command-line

If you need to perform automated batch processing on your models, you can import your data from the command-line using the following parameters:

  • -import
  • -use-importer

-import

This parameter enables you to import a specific file:

visren-app.exe -import "myfile.ext"
note

You may need to specify a full path to visren-app.exe and myfile.ext. Replace ext with an extension listed in Supported File Formats.

Multiple Files

You can import multiple files at once using a comma-delimited list of files:

visren-app.exe -import "myfile.ext, myfile2.ext, myfile3.ext"

-use-importer

This parameter enables you to import one or more files with a specific importer:

visren-app.exe -import "myfile.ext" -use-importer "importer"
warning

The -use-importer parameter must appear directly after the -import parameter.

Importer Short Names

The list below shows the full list of importers with their short names. You can only use an importer if it is installed and licensed.

Command-line ParameterFull Importer Name
-use-importer "3ds"Autodesk 3DS Importer
-use-importer "asc"Asc Importer
-use-importer "acis"Acis Importer
-use-importer "blender"Blender Importer
-use-importer "catiav5"CatiaV5 Importer
-use-importer "catiav6"CatiaV6 Importer
-use-importer "collada"Collada Importer
-use-importer "creo"Creo Importer
-use-importer "creoview"CreoView Importer
-use-importer "division"Division Importer
-use-importer "dgn"Design Importer
-use-importer "dwg"Drawing Importer
-use-importer "dxf"Autocad DXF Importer
-use-importer "fbx"Filmbox Importer
-use-importer "jt"Jt Importer
-use-importer "siemensjt"SiemensJT Importer
-use-importer "ideas"I-deas Importer
-use-importer "ifc"IFC Importer
-use-importer "iges"Iges Importer
-use-importer "inventor"Autodesk Inventor Importer
-use-importer "obj"Object Importer
-use-importer "parasolid"Parasolid Importer
-use-importer "pdf"Pdf3D Importer
-use-importer "prc"RC Importer
-use-importer "rhino"Rhino Importer
-use-importer "solidedge"SolidEdge Importer
-use-importer "solidworks"SolidWorks Importer
-use-importer "step"Step Importer
-use-importer "stl"StereoLithography Importer
-use-importer "u3d"Universal 3D Importer
-use-importer "unigraphics"Unigraphics Importer
-use-importer "vrml"Vrml Importer

Multiple Files

You can import multiple files at once using one or more specified importers:

visren-app.exe -import "myfile.ext, myfile2.ext" -use-importer "importer"

OR

visren-app.exe -import "myfile.ext" -use-importer "importer" -import "myfile2.ext2, myfile3.ext2" -use-importer "importer2"

Additional Parameters

ParameterDescription
-loglevel <digit>Set the log messaging level for the importer. There are 4 log levels, with 0 being the lowest and 3 the highest in terms of the quantity of output. If you encounter a problem during an import, try increasing this value, but keep in mind that printing more log messages will slow down the import process.
-logfileSend log messages to the default log file.
-logconsoleSend log messages to the console window.
-logallSend log messages to the default log file and console window.
-comment <comment>Add a comment to the scene root metadata.
-user <username>Add a username to the scene root metadata.