> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.nodi3d.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Import/Export

> Description of your new file.

## Importing Geometry

You can import geometry into your project using the ImportGeometry node.

Supported file type:

| File Format | Description                     |
| ----------- | ------------------------------- |
| DXF (.dxf)  | AutoCAD Drawing Exchange Format |
| SVG (.svg)  | Scalable Vector Graphics        |
| STL (.stl)  | Standard Tessellation Language  |
| OBJ (.obj)  | Wavefront OBJ                   |

<Frame>
  <video autoPlay muted loop playsInline className="w-full aspect-video" src="https://mintcdn.com/nodi/HoCRFHodyhFyaHzr/videos/import-geometry.mp4?fit=max&auto=format&n=HoCRFHodyhFyaHzr&q=85&s=0ee2597c02eace08f82c2a9d823c6bf8" data-path="videos/import-geometry.mp4">
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  </video>
</Frame>

## Exporting Geometry

You can export geometry from the Property Panel.

Supported file type:

| Geometry Type | Supported File Formats                                                                                           |
| ------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Surface       | STL (.stl)<br />OBJ (.obj)<br />GLTF (.gltf)<br />GLB (.glb)<br />PLY (.ply)<br />JSON (.json)                   |
| Curve         | DXF (.dxf)<br />SVG (.svg)<br />JSON (.json)                                                                     |
| Mesh          | STL (.stl)<br />OBJ (.obj)<br />GLTF (.gltf)<br />GLB (.glb)<br />PLY (.ply)<br />JSON (.json)                   |
| Point         | TXT (.txt) - Space separated<br />CSV (.csv) - Comma separated<br />TSV (.tsv) - Tab separated<br />JSON (.json) |
| Implicit      | Use `ExportImplicitMesh` node to export as STL (.stl)                                                            |

<Frame>
  <video autoPlay muted loop playsInline className="w-full aspect-video" src="https://mintcdn.com/nodi/HoCRFHodyhFyaHzr/videos/export-stl.mp4?fit=max&auto=format&n=HoCRFHodyhFyaHzr&q=85&s=c0979e11db96b21ff9052b3e444539d8" data-path="videos/export-stl.mp4">
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  </video>
</Frame>

## Exporting Project file

<Frame>
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/nodi/HoCRFHodyhFyaHzr/images/nodi-editor/import-export/fig000.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=HoCRFHodyhFyaHzr&q=85&s=1955363e2dd8e2cd91d484c29c5fb62b" width="974" height="462" data-path="images/nodi-editor/import-export/fig000.png" />
</Frame>

In Nodi, projects can be saved not only to the cloud but also locally as JSON files.
When working with files that involve heavy processing, we recommend frequently saving your project via the Export option.