.. _sec_file_import_grid:

[Grid] (G)
===========

**Description**: Imports a grid.

Grid can be imported from the file formats in :numref:`import_grid_formats_table`.

.. _import_grid_formats_table:

.. list-table:: Grid data importable file formats
   :header-rows: 1

   * - Type
     - Format
   * - Structured grid
     - iRIC project file (\*.ipro)
   * - 
     - CGNS file (\*.cgn)
   * - 
     - iRIC Grid CSV file (\*.csv)
   * - 
     - RIC-Nays grid file (\*.grid)
   * - Unstructured grid
     - iRIC project file (\*.ipro)
   * - 
     - CGNS file (\*.cgn)
   * -
     - TRIANGLE node file (\*.node)

When you select [Grid], the [Select file to import] dialog
(:numref:`image_select_file_to_import_dialog_for_grid`)
will open. Select the file you want to import and click on [Open].
:numref:`image_iric_after_importing_grid` shows the iRIC window
after importing a grid.

.. _image_select_file_to_import_dialog_for_grid:

.. figure:: images/select_file_to_import_dialog_for_grid.png
   :width: 380pt

   The [Select file to import] dialog

.. _image_iric_after_importing_grid:

.. figure:: images/iric_after_importing_grid.png
   :width: 400pt

   The iRIC window after importing a grid