STEP Import for AutoCAD is a STEP file import plug-in for AutoCAD®. This plug-in gives AutoCAD the ability to import geometric data from STEP files.

The STEP file format is widely used to exchange 3D data between different CAD systems. STEP files contain 3D geometry data of solid models. STEP Import for AutoCAD reads the 3D geometry data from STEP files and creates 3D curve objects corresponding to each edge in the solid model. These 3D curves are added to the current AutoCAD drawing, thereby yielding the wireframe geometry of the solid in the STEP file.

STEP Import for AutoCAD is very easy to use. Once installed, it must be loaded into the AutoCAD environment. There are simple instructions for this in the ReadMe file. Once loaded it adds new commands to AutoCAD's existing commands and a new submenu called "STEPImport" to the AutoCAD menu containing these newly added commands.


Pricing

STEP Import for AutoCAD is priced at 195 EUR only. This is the price of a single user license. For your bulk-licensing needs please contact us.


Installation & Usage

Since STEP Import for AutoCAD is a plug-in for AutoCAD, it must be loaded into the AutoCAD environment before it can be used. Please follow the simple instructions in the STEP Import for AutoCAD ReadMe document which is copied into the installation folder. After you have loaded the plug-in file into AutoCAD, simply click on the menu items in the "STEPImport" submenu or type "STEPImport" (without quotes) at the AutoCAD command prompt and press "Enter". This will bring about the "File Open" dialog box from where you can select the STEP file you wish to import. Truly, software made simple!

The 'STEPImport' menu consists of the following commands:

• STEPImport - Imports an STEP file
• STEPImportHelp - Displays the STEP Import for AutoCAD help file
• STEPImportRegister - Registers your copy of STEP Import for AutoCAD
• STEPImportAbout - Displays the STEP Import for AutoCAD About box

STEP Import for AutoCAD comes with detailed documentation for each command as well as a tutorial to get you started in the shortest possible time. There is also an online version of the help file which you can view by clicking the link below.
  
Online Help



The STEP File Format

The Initial Graphics Exchange Specification (STEP) file format standard was developed to address the incompatibility issue with various CAD/CAM systems. This standard allows efficient and accurate exchange of product definition data across almost all CAD/CAM systems. An STEP file is composed of 80-character ASCII records, a record length derived from the punch card era. Text strings are represented in "Hollerith" format, the number of characters in the string, followed by the letter "H", followed by the text string, e.g., "4HSLOT".

Download & Purchase

Please download a fully functional trial of STEP Import for AutoCAD by clicking on the "Download" link below. We are confident that during the trial period (10 days or runs, whichever is earlier) you will find STEP Import for AutoCAD extremely useful. Later when you decide to buy the software please return to this page and click the "Buy" link to place your order. In the order process you will be asked to enter the Lock that appears in the product registration dialog box (which appears when you run any of the commands in the "STEPImport" submenu). We will create and send you your Key by e-mail within one business day. To avoid disruption in your workflow we urge you to place your order before the trial period ends.


Note: Downloading this software indicates your acceptance to the SYCODE Software License Agreement.

Download STEP Import for AutoCAD (8.1 MB)

Buy STEP Import for AutoCAD (195 EUR)


Customization

If you want STEP Import for AutoCAD to work in a different way to suit your workflow, do let us know. We will customize the plug-in to suit your specific needs.