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CAD Exchanger Rhinoceros Plugin

Import 30+ 3D CAD formats into Rhinoceros

Plug’n’play solution to read key industry 3D file formats in your favorite design tool.

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Plug’n’play

Download the installation file and run it with a double click.That’s it!Supports Rhino 6 and 7.

Key File Formats

SOLIDWORKS, Creo, NX, Parasolid, and other file formats.

CAD-independent

Plug-in does not require the installation or license of any other CAD system.

Collaborate in the Multi-CAD World

Need to work with CAD files in numerous formats? No worries.

From JT to STL, from NX to OBJ, CAD Exchanger gets you covered.

Browse all supported formats

How to use the plug-in?

Step 1

Download the installer

Step 2

Double click the installer to launch the installation.

Step 3

Next time you open Rhinoceros, the plug-in will be loaded automatically.

Free trial

14 days

Single user seat license (MAC address)

All formats and features

14-days access

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Perpetual

Perfect for long-play

$1,290

One time fee

Single user seat license (MAC address)

All formats and features

Everlasting access

Access to new versions during 12 months. Further optional maintenance at $325 / year

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Frequently Asked Questions

What formats are supported?

CAD Exchanger supports 20+ 3D CAD formats. The full list of formats is available here.

Is it possible to convert colors / layers / materials etc.?

By default, CAD Exchanger reads everything written in the original file. Depending on the file format the scope of the supported entities may vary. Refer to this User’s Guide for up-to-date details.

How is CAD Exchanger Rhinoceros plug-in licensed?

CAD Exchanger Rhinoceros plug-in goes under a perpetual license, which is linked to a fixed MAC address and provides life-long access with a 12-month updates package. After 12 months, you can continue using the version you ended up on indefinitely, or you can purchase another year of updates. The pricing is aligned with the standalone version of CAD Exchanger and available here.

How to launch CAD Exchanger Rhinoceros plug-in?

Download the installer
Double click the installer to launch the installation
Next time you open Rhinoceros, the plug-in will be loaded automatically

How to activate the license?

Upon completing your purchase you will receive a serial number via email. The next steps are the following:

Launch Rhinoceros
Select "License" from the "CAD Exchanger" menu
In the resulting "CAD Exchanger License" window, enter the serial number from the email
Press "Activate"

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