Import Errors

How to Import CAD Files and CAD Compatibilities
Summary GibbsCAM can import CAD files from a variety of industry-standard CAD formats and applications. CAD files can be opened as a new GibbsCAM file or ...
Mon, 10 Aug, 2026 at 10:18 PM
Solid Model Looks Distorted
Summary If a solid model appears faceted, blocky, or distorted in GibbsCAM, the most common cause is the Chord Height setting. Chord Height controls the di...
Fri, 14 Aug, 2026 at 11:45 AM
String File Error When Opening a SolidWorks File
Summary A String File Error may occur when opening a SolidWorks file in GibbsCAM. The issue is associated with the SolidWorks PDM interface rather than Gib...
Fri, 14 Aug, 2026 at 11:30 AM
SolidWorks File Not Opening
Summary A SolidWorks part file may fail to open in GibbsCAM when the SolidWorks file contains STEP (.stp) files as features or bodies. These STEP files ar...
Fri, 14 Aug, 2026 at 12:58 PM
Trouble Importing Solid Edge Files
Summary GibbsCAM can import Solid Edge .par files when the Solids Import option is available on the license or checked out through NLO. If the Solids Impo...
Tue, 11 Aug, 2026 at 12:23 AM
Error: "No Bodies in Part"
Summary The "No Bodies in Part" error indicates that the solid body data within the part file is missing or has become corrupted. When this error...
Fri, 14 Aug, 2026 at 12:45 PM