# Import IDF

Use the standard toolbar of Rhino to open the "Open/Import" window. Left click on the button with the folder icon or use the cascade menu: File/Open or Import

![Left click = open; right click = import](/files/-MeD2CjsMwC7JdKBB6XT)

Navigate on the local machine and select the file to Open.

Add the file format filter **Input Data File (\*.idf)** to show only the selected file format to speed up the process. Click on the "Open" button to complete the operation

\_idf \_file that comes from an energy simulation or from Pollination Rhino exporter are cointained in a folder called "run". Open it to find the \_idf \_file.

### Tip and Tricks <a href="#tip-and-tricks" id="tip-and-tricks"></a>

Drag and drop the file directly into the Rhino canvas to skip the selection phase by user interface.


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