Thank you for
installing STEP Import for AutoCAD.
Please read this ReadMe document carefully and completely. It
contains important information which is vital to the proper working
of STEP Import for AutoCAD.
Loading Instructions:
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Since STEP Import 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 Import for AutoCAD will automatically
load itself into AutoCAD the next time you run AutoCAD.
The STEP Import for AutoCAD plug-in files are installed into the
STEP Import for AutoCAD installation folder (typically "C:\Program
Files\SYCODE\STEP Import for AutoCAD\"). The plug-in files have an
extension of ".arx". There is one plug-in file for each version of
AutoCAD. The plug-in file name indicates the release of AutoCAD that
it has been designed for.
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.
STEPImport2000.arx -> AutoCAD 2000
STEPImport2000i.arx -> AutoCAD 2000i
STEPImport2002.arx -> AutoCAD 2002
STEPImport2004.arx -> AutoCAD 2004
STEPImport2005.arx -> AutoCAD 2005
STEPImport2006.arx -> AutoCAD 2006
STEPImport2007.arx -> AutoCAD 2007
STEPImport2008.arx -> AutoCAD 2008 (32 Bit)
STEPImport2009.arx -> AutoCAD 2009 (32 Bit)
To load STEP Import 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 Import for AutoCAD is completely installed and ready for
use.
Usage:
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STEP Import for AutoCAD adds new commands to AutoCAD. The commands
added are:
1) STEPImport - Imports a STEP file
2) STEPImportHelp - Displays the STEP Import for AutoCAD help file
3) STEPImportRegister - Registers your copy of STEP Import for
AutoCAD
4) STEPImportAbout - Displays the STEP Import 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 Import for AutoCAD installation folder
(typically "C:\Program Files\SYCODE\STEP Import for AutoCAD\"). You
can try STEP Import for AutoCAD using these sample files.
Support:
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For support, please E-Mail support@sycode.com
