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CDF supports CAD files from common systems and standard formats such as RVM, OBJ, and FBX. For more information on supported formats, see Supported 3D file formats.

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Get started

To upload 3D models, use the file extractor in the CDF. The file extractor is a tool that extracts 3D models from CAD files and uploads them to CDF. The file extractor is available in the CDF under Integrate > Connect to source systems.
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Set up the file extractor

See the Cognite File Extractor.
2

Upload 3D models

Once you set up the file extractor, you can upload 3D models to CDF by following the extractor’s instructions.
3

Find the file ID

Once the upload is complete, find the file-id of the uploaded 3D model and use it to create a 3D model or revision for an existing 3D model in CDF.
Identify the file-id of the uploaded 3D model by enabling console logs in the file extractor and examining the logs for the file-id. Adjust the log level to DEBUG in the file extractor configuration file and subsequently run the file extractor.For example:
logger:
    # Logging to console/terminal. Remove or comment out to turn off the terminal
    # logging
console:
level: DEBUG
Console log showing file ID from file extractor

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Process a 3D model

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Navigate to Data management > Configure > 3D

2

Create a new model

Select New > Model and follow the wizard to create the model and upload the initial revision of the model.
Upload 3D model dialog in CDF
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Select an existing file to create a new revision

Upload 3D model revision dialog

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More information

To upload a revision to an existing 3D model, see Upload a revision.
Last modified on January 27, 2026