The Analyzer generates a spreadsheet of all entity and attribute information reports and analyzes any semantic PMI, graphical PMI, and validation properties for conformance to recommended practices and checks for basic STEP file format errors.

A volume calculation of the imported model gives more information about a successful import of a solid.The free STEP File Viewer supports parts and assemblies, dimensions and tolerances, supplemental geometry, datum targets, and point clouds.

Shaded view is helpful and gives a first impression of the model quality.

The import log file 'filename.xli' gives further information.

It is recommended to import the STEP files first without any automatic healing (in options selectable).

To import a STEP File please choose File -> Open.

An adjustment of the STEP file is not necessary.

Splitting a periodic face can improve the quality of the export but can affect performance.

Split periodic faces: Splits periodic faces, such as cylindrical faces, into two.

Clear this option to improve export performance.

Export face/edge properties: Exports face and edge properties.

Output coordinate system: by selecting default, no transformation matrix will be applied.

Export sketch entities: export all the items in 3D curves, plus all 2D and 3D sketches in the document.

3D curves: solid and surface bodies will be exported as wireframe entities and all 3D curves are also saved.

Solid/Surface geometry: the geometry will be exported as solid and surface bodies.

Under Output as the following options can be selected:.

To export a STEP file choose File -> Save as., as file type choose STEP-Format (step, stp) and go to Options.

The following settings are recommended up to SolidWorks 2016 and Autodesk Inventor 2017.

Autodesk stp viewer