Problem Importing VRML Files Into ArcMap 9.2

[JamieBuscher]

Hello,

I am trying to view a VRML file of a topographic surface generated in Abaqus 6.9.3 but ArcMap 9.2 does not seem to recognize the file. When I use "Import 3D Files" in ArcToolbox as suggested by ArcGIS 9.2 Desktop Help, I get the error message "No Valid Files  Failed to execute (Import3DFiles)". I have removed all unsupported geometry types (Box, Cone, Cylinder, Extrusion, PointSet, Sphere, Text) from the VRML file but still get the same error message. I am ultimately trying to generate a raster file from the VRML file and wanted to know what steps should be taken.

Thanks,

Jamie

[JakubSisak]

Not much of an answer; I've run into this issue a few times. In fact I don't think i was ever able to import a VRML other that that created in ArcGIS.  I was able to import other files such as sketchup models successfully but I thing VRML is the only one that "on paper" can preserve spatial reference information. If you figure this out please post your solution. You could also try posting your question in the GIS Stack Exchange forums.