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# Upload 3D models with file extractor

> From **Upload 3D models** in Cognite Data Fusion (CDF), you can upload 3D models and revisions to CDF without writing any code.

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](/cdf/3d/guides/3dmodels_intro#supported-3d-file-formats).

## 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**.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Set up the file extractor">
    See the [Cognite File Extractor](/cdf/integration/guides/extraction/file/file_setup).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Upload 3D models">
    Once you set up the file extractor, you can upload 3D models to CDF by following the extractor's instructions.
  </Step>

  <Step title="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.

    <Tabs>
      <Tab title="From console logs">
        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:

        ```yaml theme={"languages":{"custom":["/_languages/kuiper.json","../_languages/kuiper.json"]}}
        logger:
            # Logging to console/terminal. Remove or comment out to turn off the terminal
            # logging
        console:
        level: DEBUG
        ```

        <Frame>
          <img src="https://apps-cdn.cogniteapp.com/@cognite/docs-portal-images/1.0.0/images/cdf/3d/3d_upload_revision_with_extractor.png" alt="Console log showing file ID from file extractor" />
        </Frame>
      </Tab>

      <Tab title="From Data explorer">
        Locate the **file-id** of the uploaded 3D model. Navigate to the [CDF homepage](https://fusion.cognite.com) > **Data fusion** > **Data explorer**. Next, select **Files**, and find the **file-id** of the uploaded 3D model by searching for the file name.

        <Frame>
          <img src="https://apps-cdn.cogniteapp.com/@cognite/docs-portal-images/1.0.0/images/cdf/3d/3d_find_file_id.png" alt="Finding file ID in CDF Data Explorer" />
        </Frame>
      </Tab>
    </Tabs>
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Process a 3D model

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to 3D management">
    Navigate to **Data fusion** > **Configure** > **3D**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create a new model">
    Select <span class="ui-element">Upload model</span> and follow the wizard to create the model and upload the initial revision of the model.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select an existing file to create a new revision">
    <Frame>
      <img src="https://apps-cdn.cogniteapp.com/@cognite/docs-portal-images/1.0.0/images/cdf/3d/3d_upload_revision_with_file.png" alt="Upload 3D model revision dialog" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>
</Steps>

## More information

To upload a revision to an existing 3D model, see [Upload a revision](/cdf/3d/guides/3dmodels_upload#upload-a-revision-to-an-existing-3d-model).