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News Release from: Sycode | Subject: Step Import for AutoCAD
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 25 October 2007
Import plug in eases 3D CAD
Step Import for AutoCAD reads the 3D geometry data from Step files and creates 3D curve objects corresponding to each edge in the solid model
Sycode has released Step Import for AutoCAD, a Step file import plug-in for AutoCAD 2000 through to 2008 "The Step file format is widely used to exchange 3D data between different CAD systems", explains Deelip Menezes, owner of Sycode
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 22 May 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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"Step files contain 3D geometry data of solid models".
"Step Import for AutoCAD reads the 3D geometry data from Step files and creates 3D curve objects corresponding to each edge in the solid model".
"These 3D curves are added to the current AutoCAD drawing, thereby yielding the wireframe geometry of the solid in the Step file".
The Step file format has its roots in an ISO standard.
Step stands for the Standard for the Exchange of Product model data.
The standard's objective is to provide a mechanism that is capable of describing product data throughout the life cycle of a product, independent from any particular system.
The nature of this description makes it suitable not only for neutral file exchange, but also as a basis for implementing and sharing product databases and archiving.
Almost all 3D solid modelling systems are capable of exporting 3D solid model data to the Step file format.
This makes Step Import for AutoCAD an important tool to AutoCAD users who wish to collaborate with users of 3D solid modelling systems.
Step Import for AutoCAD works with AutoCAD 2000, 2000i, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008.
This is in line with our commitment to develop and support plug-ins for AutoCAD 2000 onwards till it is technically possible and feasible.
The software comes with detailed documentation in the form of a compiled HTML help file which contains a step by step tutorial to get the end user started in the shortest possible time.
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