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Step file into AutoCad 2017 MAC

Anonymous — Mon, 11 Sep 2017 08:42:15 GMT

Hi, I'm trying ti import an .STEP file into AutoCad 2017 for MAC, but the only files I can import is, "ACIS(.SAT)" and pdf.

If someone has a solution for this I would be very happy.

Re: Step file into AutoCad 2017 MAC

imadHabash — Mon, 11 Sep 2017 09:18:34 GMT

HI,

it's NOT applicable for AutoCAD for mac.... You can only import SAT and DXF (DXB) files.

Regards,

Re: Step file into AutoCad 2017 MAC

Anonymous — Mon, 11 Sep 2017 09:20:11 GMT

Alright, but can I convert it somehow so that I can then import it ?

Re: Step file into AutoCad 2017 MAC

Alfred.NESWADBA — Mon, 11 Sep 2017 09:23:40 GMT

Hi,

>> If someone has a solution for this

You might install a Windows version of AutoCAD using Bootcamp (or VmWare or similar tools)

You might try Fusion 360 to convert the STEP file to a SAT fille (which then can be imported into your AutoCAD for Mac.

If it's a one time job then upload the file and I'll try to convert it.

- alfred -

Re: Step file into AutoCad 2017 MAC

imadHabash — Mon, 11 Sep 2017 09:25:14 GMT

AutoCAD Mechanical supports a dedicated command to translate STEP files into the DWG format.

Re: Step file into AutoCad 2017 MAC

Anonymous — Mon, 11 Sep 2017 09:26:13 GMT

Yes it is a one time job, it is a school assignment. Many thanks

Re: Step file into AutoCad 2017 MAC

Alfred.NESWADBA — Mon, 11 Sep 2017 09:50:39 GMT

Hi,

here it is ...

- alfred -

Re: Step file into AutoCad 2017 MAC

maxim_k — Mon, 11 Sep 2017 15:13:16 GMT

Welcome to Autodesk Forums!

Hi Mathias,

AutoCAD for Mac cannot import STEP files, the only one workaround is to use other application to import STEP and save it in DWG or DXF format, then open saved DWG in AutoCAD for Mac.
This application could be AutoCAD for Windows or Rhino

Maxim

Re: Step file into AutoCad 2017 MAC

Anonymous — Mon, 11 Sep 2017 18:10:18 GMT

Thank you all for the support and thank you Alfred.NESWA for the file, much appreciated