Thank you for installing STEP Export for AutoCAD.

Please read this ReadMe document carefully and completely. It contains Exportant information which is vital to the proper working of STEP Export for AutoCAD.

Loading Instructions:
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Since STEP Export for AutoCAD is a plug-in for AutoCAD, it has to be loaded into the AutoCAD environment before it can be used. Loading is a one time process. STEP Export for AutoCAD will automatically load itself into AutoCAD the next time you run AutoCAD.  

The STEP Export for AutoCAD plug-in files are installed into the STEP Export for AutoCAD installation folder (typically "C:\Program Files\SYCODE\STEP Export for AutoCAD\"). The plug-in files have an extension of ".arx".  

The list of plug-in files along with the version of AutoCAD is shown below. Please be sure to use the plug-in file that corresponds to your version of AutoCAD.

STEPExport_VC60.arx    -> AutoCAD 2000, 2000i, 2002
STEPExport_VC70.arx    -> AutoCAD 2004, 2005, 2006
STEPExport_VC80.arx    -> AutoCAD 2007, 2008 (32 Bit), 2009 (32 Bit)
STEPExport_VC80x64.arx -> AutoCAD 2008 (64 Bit), 2009 (64 Bit)
STEPExport_VC90.arx    -> AutoCAD 2010, 2011 (32 Bit)
STEPExport_VC90x64.arx -> AutoCAD 2010, 2011 (64 Bit)

To load STEP Export for AutoCAD into AutoCAD please follow the steps listed below:
(1) Select "Load Application..." from "Tools" menu or enter the "_APPLOAD" command.
(2) Click the "Contents" button in "Startup Suite"
(3) Click the "Add" button.
(4) Browse for the plug-in file for your version of AutoCAD (see list above).
(5) Click the "Add" button on the Add File to Startup Suite dialog box.
(6) Click the "Close" button to close the Startup Suite dialog box.
(7) Click the "Close" button to close the Load/Unload Applications dialog box.

Now STEP Export for AutoCAD is completely installed and ready for use.

Usage:
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STEP Export for AutoCAD adds new commands to AutoCAD. The commands added are:
1) STEPExport - Exports a STEP file
2) STEPExportHelp - Displays the STEP Export for AutoCAD help file
3) STEPExportRegister - Registers your copy of STEP Export for AutoCAD
4) STEPExportAbout - Displays the STEP Export for AutoCAD about box

Sample Files:
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Sample STEP files are copied into the Samples folder which is located in the STEP Export for AutoCAD installation folder (typically "C:\Program Files\SYCODE\STEP Export for AutoCAD\"). You can try STEP Export for AutoCAD using these sample files.

Support:
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For support, please E-Mail support@sycode.com