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Topic ClosedHOW TO OPEN .STEP FILE IN AUTOCAD

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    Posted: 16.Jan.2009 at 12:17
Hello ,
 
i ma using autocad 2005, i need to open .step file in autocad. Anybody know how do i open it.
 
or is there any way to open it ??
 
 
please give me reply as soon as possible
 
 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 16.Jan.2009 at 14:57
You would need AutoCAD Mechanical, Mechanical Desktop or Autodesk Inventor. Plain AutoCAD doesn't read STEP.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 16.Jan.2009 at 15:15

thanks for reply,

i have inventor , but can you please guide me brief.

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 16.Jan.2009 at 15:46
It is easy - just drag and drop the STP file in the Inventor application window.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 16.Jan.2009 at 16:00

yes that i did it .

actually, that step file has 3d model. and i want that model in autocad. b'cos i have rest stuf in autocad 3d. so please guide me.

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 16.Jan.2009 at 16:50
Once loaded in Inventor, you can save the 3D model to DWG (see e.g. AEC Exchange).
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