Import .step file issues

[Anonymous]

When I try to import any .step (AP203 or AP214) files from SolidWorks 2014 into AutoCAD 2014, the "import job in progress" doesn't seem to do anything. When I hover over it, nothing shows up. I've tried to right-click to bring the imported part in and it just seems like that buttom is locked. Any ideas? Running Windows 8.1 64 bit.

Thanks

[Patchy]

I think you have to look a the lower right corner of your autocad screen until it's done and follow the prompt.

[Anonymous]

Patchy, I waited for quite some time thinking that might be the issue and no notification came up. It's just very odd that when i over over the button in the lower right hand side or right click on it, nothing happens at all. It just seems locked. Could that be the issue?

Thanks

[Patchy]

Could it be compatability issue with too new of solidworks file? try older format maybe.

[Anonymous]

Thanks, I'll look into that and let you know if that fixes it. I should have also stated that my co-worker is running all the same software, except he's on Windows 7 and he is able to convert parts with no issue.

[jggerth]

And there's your answer.  2014 was released before Win8, and is not perfectly compatible.