Fusion 360 fails to insert .step file

sebokie · ‎03-19-2026

Hello,

After uploading and trying to import Valve Controller .step file from https://github.com/ValveSoftware/IndexHardware/tree/master I get the following message:

"The file you are trying to open is from a newer version of the software. It cannot be opened!"

Freecad is able to import the file without problem into a part with File --> Import.

Edit: I am using Right Click --> "Insert into current design". My goal is to do a boolean substract of this controller in another part.

MRWakefield · ‎03-19-2026

Works fine for me:

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Fusion 360 fails to insert .step file

Fusion 360 fails to insert .step file

Fusion 360 fails to insert .step file