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CAD files have no references or metadata
UpdatedAugust 21, 2025
Problem
Uploaded CAD files have no references or metadata shown.
Solution
To upload CAD files including the analysis for references and metadata, you need to have the applicable CAD software installed and upload through the desktop app. Vistapoint analyzes the CAD files through the File Managers contained in the default installation. Additionally, you can install the CAD Add-in (if available) to upload parts and analyze files.
Please contact support if you run into any issues.