SolidWorks Import into Wings Engine

**Tips: **This tutorial demonstrates the operation process using the official trial version of the software. Please purchase the official full version for regular use.

1. Format Overview

1.1 Wings Engine Import Formats

Wings Engine currently supports importing model files in glb and **gltf **formats.

1.2 Differences between glb and gltf

The glb format is more compact and takes up less file space (recommended for small scenes).

The gltf format is usually larger and can contain more details and features (recommended for large scenes).

Tips: gltf has caching, so if you want faster load times when opening the project again, you should choose gltf.

2. Introduction to Solidworks

Solidworks has many versions, and the latest version includes the ability to export in glb format. The following steps use Solidworks 2024 Trial Edition as an example to show how to import models into Wings Engine.

2.1 Installing the Solidworks Plugin for Exporting gltf Format

①Access the Solidworks trial version through their official website and import the model you need.

②Go to File -> Save As, select glb format, and click Save.

(Note: Since the trial version of Solidworks is web-based, users of Solidworks should visit the official website to update to the latest version.)

3. Process for Importing Solidworks Models into Wings Engine

①Create an empty scene in Wings Engine.

②Click on the “Models” option in the left-side menu, import the model file you just exported.

③Will see that the model has been added to the scene.