importing a 3D model from CST 2017 to inventor 2011

[dim678]

Hello in my CST 2017 i have an option to import it as STL or SAT , but i need import it in INVENTOR 2011 

how it could be done?

Thanks 

[JDMather]

What is CST 2017 (link please)?

Is this an Autodesk product?

Export as ACIS (*.sat) v7.

*.stl is generally worthless except for 3D printing.

[johnsonshiue]

Hi! Is it https://www.cst.com/products/csts2/impexp? Can it export as STEP or SAT? If you export it as STEP, Inventor 2011 should be able to read it. If you want to export it as SAT file, make sure set export version to Acis 7, like JD mentioned here.

Many thanks!

[dim678]

Hello, yes you are correct, that is the product i am using, i do have an option of exporting it as an STEP file.

could you please say what are the steps of opening a step file in Inventor 2011?

Thanks 

[johnsonshiue · Accepted solution]

Hi! You should be able to use Open command -> change file type to STEP.

Many thanks!