# ACIS (.SAT) Import Geometry Not Visible

**URL:** <https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/acis-sat-import-geometry-not-visible/5026>\
**Category:** RobotStudio S4\
**Created:** [August 8, 2012, 12:49am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/acis-sat-import-geometry-not-visible/5026 "2012-08-08T00:49:56Z")\
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**Author:** ![Stephen1816](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/49beb7/32.png) [@Stephen1816](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Stephen1816)\
**Post date:** [August 8, 2012, 12:49am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/acis-sat-import-geometry-not-visible/5026/1 "2012-08-08T00:49:56Z")

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I am attempting to import SolidWorks assemblies and parts into RobotStudio 4. I save the files as ACIS (or .SAT) files from SolidWorks, and then select “File\>Import\>Geometry” in RobotStudio. The files seem to import fine (at least no errors are shown) and the objects appear in the Object Tree. However, I cannot see them in the work space, even though “Visible” is clearly selected.

Is there a specific version of ACIS that RobotStudio 4 requires? Is there some other special requirement I must fulfill when I export the file from SolidWorks? Is there perhaps an option in RobotStudio that I have overlooked?

Thanks for your input.

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**Author:** ![Stephen1816](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/49beb7/32.png) [@Stephen1816](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Stephen1816)\
**Post date:** [August 8, 2012, 4:28pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/acis-sat-import-geometry-not-visible/5026/2 "2012-08-08T16:28:06Z")

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I found a solution for those experiencing the same problem. Under SolidWorks export options, when selecting the version, use ACIS version 7. This version is compatible with RS4.