Importing STEP

Command

Path

Import STEP (3D only)

File > Import

During STEP import:

        Points are imported as a group of 3D loci.

        NURBS curves are imported as a group of NURBS curves.

        NURBS surfaces are imported as a group of NURBS surfaces.

        Closed solids are imported as a group of imported solids.

        Open solids are imported as a group of NURBS surfaces.

        If there is only one element in the STEP .stp file, it is imported as a single element rather than grouped.

Imported solids cannot be ungrouped or edited through the Edit Group command; they can be used in solid operations.

To import a STEP file:

Select the command then the file to import.

Alternatively, click the file to import and drag it into an open Vectorworks file.

 

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