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Converting Autocad 3D components to .stp files

baliasM74U3 — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 03:08:38 GMT

Hi Experts

I have lot of Autocad 3D blocks, from an old system. How can i convert them into a format that is compatable to open in Inventor.

Thanks

Basil

Re: Converting Autocad 3D components to .stp files

Gabriel_Watson — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 03:35:34 GMT

Try in Inventor (as long as you have Autodesk DWG TrueView also installed): Open > select AutoCAD DWG format > Options > Import > Open > checkmark "3d solids" option in the import wizard.
https://youtu.be/Ua9bBFe6dF4

Here are a couple of other methods involving translations (export then import):
https://resources.imaginit.com/manufacturing/getting-autocad-3d-files-to-inventor

Re: Converting Autocad 3D components to .stp files

johnsonshiue — Fri, 11 Nov 2022 00:04:18 GMT

Hi Basil,

Other than importing the dwg file, a few options you may try. 1) Use ACISOUT to export it as SAT in AutoCAD. 2) Use STEPOUT to export as STEP. Then import it to Inventor accordingly.

Many thanks!