Cannot Import STEP file

[Anonymous]

Hello,

I am trying to import a STEP file downloaded from a third party website, but I can't. I keep getting an import failed message.

I go to the INSERT tab, the IMPORT panel and press IMPORT. 

I then set my file type to STEP, browse to the STEP file, select my file, and download. I close the background download message, and then I get the following message bubble at the bottom right:

Import Failed

The specified file is invalid or unsupported.

I have attached a screenshot of the error message, and the STEP file I am trying to attach.

I am using AutoCAD 2014, version I.108.0.0, SP1.

Thank you.

[Alfred.NESWADBA · Accepted solution]

Hi,

welcome @Anonymous.autodesk.com!

I was able to reproduce the import issue with 2014, however, AutoCAD 2017 worked well.

Please find the file attached.

- alfred -

[Anonymous]

That worked. 

Thank you very much.

[Anonymous]

Would you mind doing the same for this one as well?

Thank you!

[Alfred.NESWADBA]

Hi,

there it is, but would have been drawing within a few minutes 😉

- alfred -

[Anonymous]

Lol very true : )

Thanks much

[dmcguane]

I am trying to import an STP file and the same is happening to me.  How do i get these to a DWG?

[softwareA75QQ]

I have an even more annoying issue, no matter what file try and I import, Autocad always renders the exact same image.  The same issue happens in different projects across any drawing. Download an stp file for a heat exchanger, nope renders a valve, import an stpfor of a pump, nope renders that same valve again. Import a different valve, nope renders the same valve again.