topic import a step file in Fusion Design, Validate & Document Forum

import a step file

Anonymous — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 16:56:47 GMT

Hello , I am trying to import a step file from Grab Cad into a fusion 360 new design page ,.

I can open the grab cad and download to my desk top as a step but can not get into fusion 360 . It opens in what looks like old version "inventor fusion" window

I would try to get file elsewhere but I can only find what i need from Grab Cad

Thanks Gary

Re: import a step file

PhilProcarioJr — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 17:03:14 GMT

@Anonymous

Did you try to upload it in the data panel first then open the uploaded file?

Re: import a step file

Anonymous — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 19:27:04 GMT

I got it uploaded but have since forgotten how i did it but Thanks anyways for response .

Re: import a step file

TheCADWhisperer — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 19:29:58 GMT

You should be able to start a New Design From File and go to your HDD location and it should automatically upload into Fusion.

Re: import a step file

Anonymous — Mon, 24 Oct 2016 10:47:52 GMT

Hello

Now I have my step geometry open in a new design.

how do I copy the geometry into my design?

thx

Re: import a step file

PhilProcarioJr — Mon, 24 Oct 2016 11:22:51 GMT

@Anonymous

Right click on the file in the browser and insert into current design, or you can drag the file from the browser right into your open design.

Re: import a step file

Anonymous — Mon, 24 Oct 2016 20:22:36 GMT

Looks like I'm missing something since when I'm trying to insert imported STEP geometry in current design, Fusion shows warning message about linking to original design. Curiously that it works OK with designs originaly created in Fusion itself.