I have a step file that I know contains multiple parts as well as points in a 3D sketch. When I open the step file in SolidWorks I can see the parts but the 3D sketch and points are not there. How can I get SolidWorks to recognize the 3D points? I know the 3D points are in the step file because a coworker can open them in AutoDesk Inventor.
http://www.engineering.com/tutorials/importing-a-step-file-solidworks/
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The best way to import a STEP file is through the “File” drop-down menu. Select “Open” and change the file type to look for STEP files.
Before we click “Open,” click the “Options” button to go over some of the options. The “Import Options” dialog box appears.
The defaults are usually safe to use, but it sometimes pays to take a quick look before importing a STEP file to make sure you get the results you’re looking for.
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We can also choose to import point or curved entities to import the data as 2D and 3D sketch data, by selecting “Free point/curve entities.” This option is useful if you’re importing free points or free curves from either a CAD or analysis package. With this box checked, you can either have SOLIDWORKS import the data as sketches or as curve features. The user must decide which option will be best depending on how the data will be used.