SimLab for 3ds Max - Importers

Expand the export functionality of 3ds Max with SimLab plugins. Simlab Importers for 3ds Max help you collaborate with other designers across various software, such as SOLIDWORKS, AutoCAD, BricsCAD, and so many more. This exporter works out of the box for most models, but there are settings to help you control the scale of the model and the up vector to be used. All plugins support 3ds Max 2025 and below unless otherwise stated.

Click here to see Simlab for 3ds Max - Exporters

3D PDF Importer for 3ds Max

Import 3D PDF (.pdf and .u3d) into 3ds Max. Materials, geometries, materials and textures are supported and will be exported into your 3D PDF. Design your 3D PDF template to suit your brand guidelines and tastes. You can also merge 3D PDF files within the Simlabs Exporter. Choose between fixed and floating licenses.

GLTF Importer for 3ds Max

Import both binary GLTF (.glb) and ASCI GLTF (.gltf) files into 3ds Max. This plugin retains animations, keyframes, geometries, materials, and textures, plus you can scale, rotate, and change the up vector upon exporting. This is great when working with Stakeholders on Autodesk Maya and Cinema 4D.

SketchUp Importer for 3ds Max

Import SketchUp (.skp) files into 3ds Max. These file types work with SketchUp version 2022 and above. The plugin transfers geometries, materials, colours and textures, and there are options to scale, rotate, and change up vector upon importing into 3ds Max.

SOLIDWORKS Importer for 3ds Max

Import SOLIDWORKS (.sldprt and .sldasm) files into 3ds Max. These file types work with SOLIDWORKS version 2024 and below (It currently does not support SOLIDWORKS 2025). The plugin transfers geometries, materials, colours and textures, and there are options to scale, rotate, and change up vector upon importing into 3ds Max. This works with

USDZ Exorter for 3ds Max

Import .usdz files into 3ds Max. This file format is great for working with stakeholders who use SketchUp, Blender, and Adobe Aero. This plugin retains geometries, materials, and textures, plus you can scale, rotate, and change the up vector upon importing.