# Import tips

## Replace geometry

The context menu of [**mesh objects**](#user-content-fn-1)[^1] includes the **Replace geometry** option. This action allows importing a new object in place of the current one while preserving its position, scale, and rotation.

Supported formats for this type of import: `FBX`, `GLTF`, `GLB`, `OBJ`, `STL`

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[^1]: Mesh objects are indicated by this icon:  ![](https://2973737105-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FAXNLyKVZ2tvtyDr8sVES%2Fuploads%2FDzHhYbfWGTGfKF93oC7x%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=16c6845d-fefc-4a8c-bc7c-1e0ca7d2ce96) . Objects of other types do not support this option.