Converter for STEP

Converter for STEP make 3DEXPERIENCE an open system, capable of interoperating with data in all of the mostly used data format standards in the CAD/CAM/CAE Industry.

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What's New
STEP Converter Basics
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3DEXPERIENCE Platform
3DEXPERIENCE Native Apps

Converter for STEP is used to transfer geometric data (surfaces and wireframes) between different CAD-CAM systems in following situations:

  • Concurrent engineering with using several CAD-CAM systems
  • Migration of databases when changing system (example: for new customers)
  • Exchanges of geometric data with clients or suppliers.

Converter for STEP supports both STEP formats AP203 / AP214. They support geometry and assembly structures and handles topology (shells, solids) on export and import. For instance, you can read a STEP file, edit its content, and save the results directly as a STEP file. Extended STEP Interface provides extended capabilities, such as access to PLMBatch-DXF-IGES-STEP-MultiCAD, support of 3D annotations, extended Validation Properties...

For information on accessing Converter for STEP, see Opening an app from the Compass topic in the Getting Started User's Guide.